Alison Say

Alison Say is the Vice President of Ecosystem for IBM Technology in the UK and Ireland, a role she has held since August 2022. In this position, she focuses on enhancing partnerships to drive growth and innovation within IBM's ecosystem. Say has a significant background at IBM, having previously served in various leadership roles, including Director of Customer Success Manager Architects and Chief Digital Officer for the UK and Ireland.12

Her career at IBM spans over 15 years, during which she has accumulated extensive experience in partner-facing roles. This includes her work as Partner Ecosystem Director, where she emphasized the importance of ecosystem partnerships in driving client success and innovation. Say has articulated her vision for the ecosystem, highlighting that co-creation with partners can expedite solution delivery to clients significantly.123

In addition to her technical and managerial expertise, Alison Say is an advocate for diversity in the tech industry. She has expressed concerns about the underrepresentation of women in technology careers and is actively involved in initiatives aimed at improving gender diversity within IBM's partner ecosystem.3 Her leadership style reflects a commitment to fostering collaboration and driving strategic changes that enhance IBM's market position in hybrid cloud and AI solutions.23