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Six Sophos Executives Recognized as 2018 CRN Channel ChiefsBURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos (LSE:SOPH), a global leader in next-generation network and endpoint security, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named six Sophos executives to its prestigious list of 2018 Channel Chiefs. The executives on this annual list represent top leaders in the IT channel who excel at driving growth and revenue in their organization through channel partners. Channel Chief honorees are selected by CRN’s editorial staff on the basis of their professional achievements, standing in the industry, dedication to the channel partner community, and strategies for driving future growth and innovation. Each of the 2018 Channel Chiefs has demonstrated loyalty and ongoing support for the IT channel by consistently promoting, defending and executing outstanding channel partner programs. Channel Chiefs from Sophos are Michael Valentine, senior vice president of worldwide sales; Kendra Krause, vice president of global channels; John Keenan, vice president, Americas; Erin Malone, vice president of North America channel sales; Scott Barlow, vice president of global MSP sales; and Allison Clarke, director, global channel programs. These executives have been recognized for their focused dedication to the success of Sophos’ partners through the implementation of the following Sophos programs and channel readiness for product launches:
“The executives on CRN’s 2018 Channel Chiefs list stand out for their exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to the channel,” said Robert Faletra, Executive Chairman of The Channel Company. “These individuals deserve special recognition for their development and support of robust partner programs, innovative business strategy and significant contribution to the overall health of a vigorously growing channel. We applaud each Channel Chief’s impressive record of accomplishments and look forward to their future successes.” "Sophos remains 100 percent committed to the channel with our channel best strategy. We don’t take success for granted, and we continue to work in partnership with our community to drive our combined business achievements,” said Michael Valentine, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Sophos. “Sophos’ position as a leader in the channel industry comes as a result of our significant investment in and commitment to innovation. From the integration of deep-learning technology into Sophos Intercept X to the roll out of initiatives like our Cloud Security Provider program, Sophos is changing the way the channel and IT managers think about security and defend against today’s sophisticated threat landscape.” The 2018 CRN Channel Chiefs list, including the 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs, is featured online at www.crn.com/channelchiefs and will appear in the February 2018 issue of CRN. Follow The Channel Company: Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook Tweet This: About Sophos About The Channel Company CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved For more information, please contact: Stephanie Jackman, account manager, March Communications |