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Google Cloud Appoints Kayla Spiess as Director of Global ISV & Tech Partner Marketing
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Google Cloud has appointed Kayla Spiess as Director of Global ISV & Tech Partner Marketing, welcoming her back to the company after a three-year hiatus. In her new role, Kayla will lead global marketing initiatives for Google Cloud's independent software vendor (ISV) and technology partner ecosystem, helping strengthen partner collaboration and accelerate innovation across the cloud marketplace.
For Kayla, the move marks more than a new leadership opportunity. It represents a return to an organization she describes as "home," reflecting both her connection to Google Cloud's culture and her enthusiasm for contributing to its next phase of partner-led growth.
Returning to Drive Partner Ecosystem Growth
Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Kayla described her return to Google Cloud as an exciting homecoming after three years away.
She will lead Global ISV and Tech Partner Marketing, working closely with Google's extensive ecosystem of software providers and technology partners to help drive innovation, expand go-to-market initiatives, and create greater value for customers.
Her appointment comes as cloud providers continue investing heavily in partner ecosystems to accelerate AI adoption and enterprise transformation. Independent software vendors, systems integrators, and technology partners have become increasingly important in helping organizations build, deploy, and scale cloud-native and AI-powered solutions.
Kayla's leadership will support Google Cloud's continued efforts to strengthen these strategic relationships while enabling partners to bring differentiated solutions to customers worldwide.
Advancing AI and Cloud Innovation Through Partnerships
Partner ecosystems have become central to enterprise cloud strategies. As organizations modernize infrastructure and integrate generative AI into their operations, they increasingly rely on technology partners to deliver industry expertise, implementation services, and specialized solutions.
In her new role, Kayla will help shape global marketing programs that connect Google Cloud's platform capabilities with its growing network of ISVs and technology partners. Her focus will include strengthening partner engagement, expanding joint go-to-market initiatives, and supporting collaborative innovation that enables customers to realize greater value from their cloud investments.
Her appointment reflects the growing importance of ecosystem marketing as cloud providers compete not only on infrastructure and AI capabilities but also on the strength and success of their partner communities.
A Homecoming with a Global Vision
Reflecting on her return, Kayla shared her excitement about reconnecting with former colleagues, building new relationships, and meeting partners across the Google Cloud ecosystem.
Her enthusiasm highlights the collaborative culture that continues to define successful partner organizations. By combining experience, trusted relationships, and a shared commitment to innovation, Kayla will help advance Google Cloud's ecosystem strategy during a period of rapid change across enterprise technology.
As businesses continue accelerating cloud adoption and AI transformation, partner marketing leaders will play an increasingly strategic role in connecting technology innovation with customer success. Kayla's return reinforces Google Cloud's continued investment in experienced leaders who understand how strong ecosystems drive long-term business growth.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud provides organizations with cloud infrastructure, data analytics, artificial intelligence, security, and collaboration solutions that help accelerate digital transformation. Through its global partner ecosystem, Google Cloud enables customers to build, deploy, and scale innovative applications while driving business growth through cloud and AI technologies.