Grant Watts, CEO, DMS Group, has over 15 years of sales, marketing and general management experience in the media and technology industries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.
From 2005 until 2008, Grant was the General Manager of Microsoft’s MSN and Windows Live businesses across Southeast Asia. He was responsible for meeting the demanding challenges and complex needs of Microsoft’s Windows Live and MSN customers and partners across the region, whilst assisting them to realise their full potential with the use of Microsoft’s portfolio of software solutions.
Prior to his appointment as General Manager, Grant was Sales and Marketing Manager at Microsoft’s MSN operation. During his tenure, he transformed the business from a startup to its current position as a leader in the Southeast Asia online media industry.
Grant began his career in outdoor media and has held a number of executive level positions, including Sales Director for Yahoo Southeast Asia.