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The Most Powerful Women Of The Channel 2007

By Shelley Solheim
July 27, 2007    3:10 PM ET

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LESLIE CONWAY

VP of Global Marketing
ADTRAN
Huntsville, Ala.
Years in position: 6
Years in channel: 16

Conway rolled out a new global channel program this year, launched a telesales effort to bolster support for SMB resellers, and implemented a new opportunity-registration and management system, as well as an automated leads-distribution system. Among her initiatives now on tap: expanding certification training programs for partners.


JANET DILLIONE

President of Health Services Division
Siemens Medical Solutions
Malvern, Pa.
Years in position: 1
Years in channel: 25

Dillione last year became only the second woman ever to hold a division president title within Siemens Medical Solutions. She also led the company to sign a groundbreaking service-oriented architecture agreement with Partners Healthcare. This year, she'll focus on enhancing the company's R&D and service organizations for faster time to market.


DAWN DUROSS

Director of Operations
Cisco Systems
San Jose, Calif.
Years in position: 4
Years in channel: 4

Duross, who manages all channel business for Cisco in the federal market, helped Cisco increase its advanced technology business in the double digits, and she also led IPv6 channel initiatives, including a partner summit. This year, Duross will focus her attention on developing a small-business program targeted at the small, disadvantaged business partner.


LEZLIE GALLAWAY

CEO
Technologent
Lake Forest, Calif.
Years in position: 5
Years in channel: 20

With Gallaway at the helm, this $67 million solution provider is making a big name for itself. In the past year, it was honored as the fastest-growing women-owned company on CRN's Fast Growth 100 list and also as VARBusiness VAR of the Year. Under Gallaway's guidance, Technologent has launched a new division dedicated to providing IT solutions solely for the telecom industry.


CATHERINE H. GIORDANO

President & CEO
Knowledge Information Solutions (KIS)
Virginia Beach, Va.
Years in position: 5.5
Years in channel: 5.5

Since acquiring KIS five years ago, Giordano has grown it from a $9 million company to a $30 million company through an aggressive expansion of customers and products. She is also a founding partner of the Women Impacting Public Policy group and a vocal advocate for small business.


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