Michelle Donaldson

Managing Director and Board Member

IBM NZ

Michelle Donaldson is IBM New Zealand’s Managing Director and Technology Sales Leader, focused on accelerating the nation’s digital transformation through the power of AI and hybrid cloud. Drawing on her experience at AWS, where she led the growth of partner ecosystems and cloud adoption, Michelle brings a deep understanding of how to scale technology for impact. At IBM, she is leading efforts to help New Zealand organisations modernise critical systems, build resilience, and unlock innovation—partnering closely with government and industry to deliver technology that drives sustainable, long-term growth.