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Black Marble Leaders Renew Microsoft MVP Status, with New AI Focus for Robert Hogg

September 15, 2025

Black Marble is proud to announce the renewal of Microsoft MVP awards for CTO Richard Fennell and CEO Robert Hogg, recognising their continued contributions to the global tech community. Richard retains his MVP status in Developer Technologies, reflecting his deep expertise in DevOps and software delivery practices. Robert’s renewal marks a significant shift, with his MVP specialisation now focused on Artificial Intelligence, highlighting his growing leadership in responsible AI adoption, governance, and strategic implementation.

In addition to his MVP recognition, Robert has also been reappointed as a Microsoft Regional Director, a prestigious role that acknowledges his cross-platform technical expertise, community leadership, and business impact. These renewals underscore Black Marble’s commitment to innovation and thought leadership across cloud, DevOps, and AI, and reinforce the team’s standing as trusted advisors in the Microsoft ecosystem.