Nuri Cankaya is an accomplished marketing leader with over 20 years of experience spanning AI, datacenters, commercial client platforms, and software. Currently serving as Vice President of Commercial Marketing at Intel, Nuri spearheads integrated marketing strategies across AI, datacenter, and developer segments, driving innovative go-to-market solutions and delivering growth for industry-leading AI technologies.

Prior to Intel, Nuri held senior leadership roles at Microsoft for 17 years, including Senior Director of Azure Product Marketing, where he led transformative initiatives in AI, data, and cloud services. His work included launching Azure OpenAI and scaling product adoption globally. Nuri’s tenure at Microsoft also involved pivotal contributions to the growth of Xbox and Windows, along with a proven track record in product marketing and ecosystem development in emerging markets.

An entrepreneur at heart, Nuri co-founded Multimedia Ltd., one of Turkey’s pioneering internet strategy companies, early in his career. Over the years, he has combined technical expertise and strategic foresight to author several books, including ASP.NET and Web 3.0: Everything is Naked.

A recipient of numerous accolades, such as LinkedIn’s Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence and PMA’s Top 100 Product Marketing Influencers, Nuri is also a dedicated futurist and thought leader. He frequently delivers keynote speeches on AI, innovation, and the future of work at global events.

Nuri holds a PhD in Business Management, an MBA in Marketing Management, and a BSc in Computer Education