Luke Openshaw, an accomplished Partner Development Manager at Amazon Web Services, has an impressive and diverse background in international account management, communications, fundraising, and politics. After achieving excellent grades at West Buckland School, he went on to earn a BA Joint Honors in Hispanic Studies and History with distinction in spoken Spanish and a 69% average, at the University of Nottingham. He then delved deeper into Spanish culture and literature, obtaining equivalent first-class honors grades at the Universidad de la Habana by studying Advanced Spanish Translation, Spanish Language, and Literature.

Luke Openshaw began his career in politics, first as a Foreign Correspondent at The Santiago Times, then as a Political Assistant at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, followed by stints as a Trade Officer with UK Trade & Investment and as an Investment Officer at Enterprise Ireland. Later on, he transitioned into business and communications, managing accounts for the UK Department for International Trade, Branding Latin America's Investment Division, and TECHO, where he worked as European Fundraising & Communications Director. Most recently, Luke has been a Senior Commercial Manager at Digital Catapult, where he diligently worked on developing new partnerships and commercial activities. His vast experience in account and commercial management made him a natural fit for his current position as Partner Development Manager at Amazon Web Services, where he helps partners and customers in adopting AWS cloud computing.

Luke Openshaw's trajectory is a testament to his drive to acquire diverse skills and harness his expertise in different disciplines. His expertise in strategic account management, business development, and communications has positioned him as a successful leader in the tech and business industry.