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Dialpad’s Mike Kane Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chief for Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, VoIP, Cloud, Growth, Blog, ANZ, AI, Telarus, Editing, CRN, LLM, The Channel Company

Recognized for the third consecutive year, Kane has been instrumental in growing Dialpad’s channel team from the ground up, helping Dialpad evolve to become a channel-first company.

Key Points: 
  • Recognized for the third consecutive year, Kane has been instrumental in growing Dialpad’s channel team from the ground up, helping Dialpad evolve to become a channel-first company.
  • Hired as the company’s first-ever channel employee in 2017, he has revolutionized Dialpad's partner ecosystem and greatly supported the company’s revenue growth as it scales beyond $200M ARR .
  • “This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Mike’s exceptional leadership and innovation both within Dialpad’s channel program and the larger IT channel industry,” said Craig Walker, CEO and founder of Dialpad.
  • “Being recognized on CRN’s Channel Chiefs list for the third year in a row is an incredible honor,” said Kane.

KnowBe4's Tony Jennings and Kirsten Esposito Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Growth, Editing, CRN, Investment, EVP, Software, The Channel Company

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Tony Jennings, EVP of international and global channel sales and Kirsten Esposito, VP of global channel sales, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

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  • -Kirsten Esposito
    Tony Jennings is an experienced global leader in transforming channel businesses in both the software and hardware industries.
  • He is responsible for developing scalable, effective channel sales models, strategy and partner programs globally.
  • "I am excited to once again be recognized as a 2024 CRN Channel Chief," said Jennings.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."

Chet Namboodri of Nozomi Networks Recognized as 2024 CRNⓇ Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024
SAN, Growth, Senior, Internet of things, Editing, Nozomi, Chet, CRN, SVP, Automation, IACS, The Channel Company, Management

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nozomi Networks Inc. , the leader in OT, IoT and critical infrastructure security, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Chet Namboodri, SVP, Alliances and Channel Sales, to the 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nozomi Networks Inc. , the leader in OT, IoT and critical infrastructure security, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Chet Namboodri, SVP, Alliances and Channel Sales, to the 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
  • Chet brings more than three decades of cross-functional, cross-industrial executive leadership to his role as Senior Vice President of Alliances and Channel Sales.
  • Chet runs Nozomi Networks' business development, channel sales, technology alliances, and corporate development partner strategies and business execution.
  • "Nozomi is committed to educating, enabling, and empowering our  partners using our industry-leading platform and technologies combined with their robust services and talent to safeguard the world's critical infrastructure from cyber threats," said Chet Namboodri, SVP, Alliances and Channel Sales, Nozomi Networks.

TPx's Stacy Conrad Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Growth, Senior, Editing, MSP, CRN, Telecommunications, The Channel Company, Channel, Management

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TPx, a leading nationwide managed services provider (MSP) delivering cybersecurity, managed networks and cloud communications, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Stacy Conrad, Senior Vice President Channel Sales, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

Key Points: 
  • TPx announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Stacy Conrad, Senior Vice President Channel Sales, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TPx , a leading nationwide managed services provider (MSP) delivering cybersecurity, managed networks and cloud communications, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Stacy Conrad, Senior Vice President Channel Sales, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
  • "Stacy is committed to advancing TPx's Channel program, which has thrived under her leadership and is the growth engine at TPx.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."

ESET's Ryan Grant Named a CRN Channel Chief for Second Year in a Row

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Intelligence, SAN, Growth, Grant, Marketing, XDR, Risk management, MDR, AI, Editing, MSP, CRN, Investment, SOC, Automation, NSP, VAR, Maas, MDF, Insurance, The Channel Company, Luigi

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET, a global leader in digital security, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Ryan Grant, Vice President of Sales for ESET North America, on its 2024 Channel Chiefs list. This list showcases the top IT channel vendor and distribution executives whose exceptional leadership and influence are driving innovation and growth in the IT channel industry, setting the channel agenda for their companies, and enabling sustained success for their partners. Mr. Grant also made the Channel Chiefs list in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Grant also made the Channel Chiefs list in 2023.
  • "ESET makes it easy to stay one step ahead of known and emerging cyber threats with our AI-native, prevention-first approach.
  • The 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs were selected by CRN's editorial staff based on their track record of strategic innovation and commitment to the channel community.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."

SAS channel leader John Carey recognized as 2024 CRN Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Editing, Autodesk, Growth, SAS, The Channel Company, CRN, CARY

CARY, N.C., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS Vice President of Global Channels John Carey has been named to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. The honor recognizes IT vendor and distribution executives who drive strategy and set the channel agenda for their companies.

Key Points: 
  • The list celebrates exceptional leadership, innovation and growth in the IT channel industry
    CARY, N.C., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS Vice President of Global Channels John Carey has been named to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list by CRN , a brand of The Channel Company.
  • Under Carey, channels play an increasingly heavy role in SAS' future, with partners as accelerators and innovators.
  • Carey oversees SAS' powerful channel ecosystem, encompassing more than 1,700 unique partners across 97 countries.
  • CRN's 2024 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN® Magazine and online.

Craig Patterson of Aryaka Networks Honored as a 2024 CRN Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024
SAN, Growth, Senior, Editing, CRN, Connectivity, Aryaka, The Channel Company, Management

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aryaka®, the leader in Unified SASE solutions, is pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Craig Patterson, Channel Chief and Senior Vice President of Global Channels, on its 2024 Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies. This is Patterson's third consecutive appearance on this prestigious list.

Key Points: 
  • The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.
  • Patterson is an award-winning channel leader, who has been named the 2023 Channel Futures Channel Influencer of the Year, 2023 Channel Future DE&I 101 Winner, 2022 and 2023 CRN Channel Chief, a 2022 Channel Futures Circle of Excellence Award Winner and a 2022 Top 20 Channel Leader in Networking and Connectivity.
  • "We congratulate Craig for being recognized once again on the CRN Channel Chiefs list," said Pete Harteveld, Chief Revenue Officer at Aryaka.
  • With Craig's continued leadership, we're looking forward to expanding the Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program in 2024 and providing more value to partners."

Synopsys' Global Channels & Alliances VP, Tom Herrmann Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Software, Growth, Editing, SNPS, Channel, CRN, MSSP, MDF, The Channel Company

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS ) today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Tom Herrmann, Global Vice President of Channels & Alliances, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list for the third consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS ) today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Tom Herrmann, Global Vice President of Channels & Alliances, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list for the third consecutive year.
  • Herrmann, an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience developing and leading enterprise channel sales, alliances, and partner programs, joined Synopsys in February 2021 to establish the Software Integrity Group's global partner program.
  • "I'm honored to be named a CRN Channel Chief for the third year in a row," said Herrmann.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."

Paessler AG's Mike Gonzalez and Peter Campisi Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Growth, Editing, MSP, PRTG, Industrial, CRN, Development, Acquisition, The Channel Company, Campisi, Management

CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paessler AG , the monitoring experts, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company , has recognized two of its North American channel leaders, Mike Gonzalez and Peter Campisi, on its 2024 Channel Chiefs list.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paessler AG , the monitoring experts, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company , has recognized two of its North American channel leaders, Mike Gonzalez and Peter Campisi, on its 2024 Channel Chiefs list.
  • Each year, the prestigious CRN® Channel Chiefs list recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
  • 2024 is the second consecutive year that Gonzalez has been named to the list, and the third for Campisi, for their impact on the channel.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."

Todd DeBell of MixMode Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Growth, Editing, MSP, Managed services, CRN, Investment, Education minister, DeBell, Acquisition, The Channel Company, Organization

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MixMode, the leading provider of advanced AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Todd DeBell, VP of Global Channel and Alliances at MixMode, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MixMode, the leading provider of advanced AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Todd DeBell, VP of Global Channel and Alliances at MixMode, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list.
  • In addition to this year's recognition, DeBell has been named a CRN channel chief several other times during his career, executed numerous 5-star rated Partner Programs and is recognized as an industry leader for his channel excellence and innovation.
  • "I am honored to be recognized as one of CRN's 2024 Channel Chiefs," said Todd DeBell, VP of Global Channel and Alliances at MixMode,.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."