Microsoft Corporate VP Veghte discusses Zune and Vista
Li Sun
Issue date: 12/4/06 Section: News
Last Thursday, crowds of Ross students rushed into the Union Pendleton room to listen and learn from one man - Bill Veghte, the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft North American Sales, Marketing, and Services.
With a vibrant introduction, Mr. Veghte gave students a chance to learn more about Microsoft's current products including Zune and Xbox 360 as well as a sneak peek at its upcoming software release - Windows Vista. Prizes including an Xbox game, Zune, and Xbox 360 game console were raffled away.
Graduating in 1990 with a degree in Asian Studies from Harvard, Mr. Veghte had career options with management consulting companies and Wall Street firms. At the same time, he also had a close soccer-pal from the University of Seattle who introduced him to Microsoft. Immediately, he fell in love with the software company.
"I choose to work for Microsoft because I believe in the people, I believe in the industry, and I believe in what the role of the company had the opportunity to play," said Mr. Veghte. Through working with the right people and believing in the company, Mr. Veghte has experienced much success at Microsoft, the leader in the technology industry.
As Ross students look for industries to jumpstart their career, they tend to choose industry leaders that give the most exposure to different functional fields.
"Microsoft is one of the few companies that can give you exposure across customer segment, business consumer, small business or large business, in the US, Europe, and Asia," remarked Mr. Veghte.
Ross students also seek companies that can provide the best training environment for their personal development.
"You also have the ability and agility to move across customer types and different function areas, or you build a successful 10-year career within a specific area. Microsoft gives you the ability to [do] all of those things [as] you realize your potential within a specific functional area."
With a vibrant introduction, Mr. Veghte gave students a chance to learn more about Microsoft's current products including Zune and Xbox 360 as well as a sneak peek at its upcoming software release - Windows Vista. Prizes including an Xbox game, Zune, and Xbox 360 game console were raffled away.
Graduating in 1990 with a degree in Asian Studies from Harvard, Mr. Veghte had career options with management consulting companies and Wall Street firms. At the same time, he also had a close soccer-pal from the University of Seattle who introduced him to Microsoft. Immediately, he fell in love with the software company.
"I choose to work for Microsoft because I believe in the people, I believe in the industry, and I believe in what the role of the company had the opportunity to play," said Mr. Veghte. Through working with the right people and believing in the company, Mr. Veghte has experienced much success at Microsoft, the leader in the technology industry.
As Ross students look for industries to jumpstart their career, they tend to choose industry leaders that give the most exposure to different functional fields.
"Microsoft is one of the few companies that can give you exposure across customer segment, business consumer, small business or large business, in the US, Europe, and Asia," remarked Mr. Veghte.
Ross students also seek companies that can provide the best training environment for their personal development.
"You also have the ability and agility to move across customer types and different function areas, or you build a successful 10-year career within a specific area. Microsoft gives you the ability to [do] all of those things [as] you realize your potential within a specific functional area."
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