In a significant leadership move poised to shape the next era of digital transformation in Southeast Asia, Microsoft has appointed Jonathan Que as the new Country Manager for the Philippines. Known for his expansive 25-year career across top global technology companies, Que is expected to strengthen Microsoft’s innovation agenda and propel the nation’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
A Leader with 25 Years of Transformational Tech Expertise
Jonathan Que brings a wealth of experience spanning cloud computing, enterprise solutions, digital infrastructure, and business modernization. Having led operations, built markets from the ground up, and scaled organizations across Asia, Que has established a track record of helping businesses turn technological ambition into measurable commercial impact.
His leadership portfolio includes senior roles at major technology companies, including IBM, HP, VMware, Dimension Data, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and eCloudvalley (ECV). This broad expertise equips him to steer Microsoft Philippines through a pivotal period—one defined by the rise of frontier firms, AI-driven transformation, and next-generation cloud adoption.
Que succeeds Peter Maquera, whose impactful tenure helped strengthen Microsoft’s market presence and set the stage for the company’s next chapter of growth in the Philippines.
Driving AI-Led Innovation Across the Philippines
As the newly appointed Country Manager, Que will collaborate closely with Microsoft’s regional leadership to accelerate the use of AI, cloud, data, and security technologies across the public and private sectors. His mandate aligns with Microsoft’s mission to empower Filipino organizations to innovate with confidence and build digital resilience.
Microsoft ASEAN President Mayank Wadhwa emphasized the strategic timing of this appointment, noting that the Philippines is fast emerging as a hub for “frontier firms”—companies combining creativity with AI to redefine what’s possible.
“With Jonathan’s leadership, Microsoft is committed to empowering businesses and communities across the country to accelerate innovation, drive sustainable growth, and create new opportunities for all. Together, we will help shape a future where Microsoft AI amplifies the ambitions of every Filipino organization,” Wadhwa said.
This signals a strong push for broader national adoption of generative AI, digital upskilling initiatives, cybersecurity modernization, and cloud-led industry transformation.
Empowering Filipino Communities Through Inclusive Technology
Que expressed both enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility as he stepped into this role at a decisive moment for the nation’s digital future.
“My passion lies in working with our customers, partners, and communities to harness the full power of Microsoft’s integrated ecosystem… Together, we can build a future where every Filipino is empowered to thrive and where technology becomes a driving force for inclusive progress and meaningful impact across the nation,” Que stated.
His vision emphasizes not just enterprise innovation but also grassroots empowerment, ensuring that digital transformation reaches all levels of Filipino society—from businesses to government agencies to local communities.
A New Chapter for Microsoft Philippines
Jonathan Que’s appointment marks a pivotal moment as Microsoft doubles down on its commitment to the Philippines, aiming to:
- Accelerate AI adoption across industries,
- Strengthen cloud-first strategies for enterprises and SMBs,
- Foster digital skills development and talent readiness,
- Build secure, scalable, and future-ready infrastructures,
- Support the growth of frontier firms shaping the country’s innovation landscape.
With Que at the helm, Microsoft Philippines is expected to play an even greater role in enabling the country’s transition into a digitally competitive, AI-driven economy.