No doubt, VARBusiness' 50 Most Powerful Women of the Channel will carry their successes -- and add more -- into the new year. In their own words, here are their plans.
No mistake about it: These women mean business! The channel is evolving from suits and ties, and women are becoming a voice to be reckoned with across the board.
In this exclusive feature, VARBusiness profiles 50 women who epitomize success in the IT channel.
Exclusive Profiles:
Lori Cook, BMC |
Michelle Clery, ProSys |
Starla Cox, Novell |
Anna McDermott, Access Distribution |
Laurie Benson, Inacom |
Nancy Hedrick, CSI |
Pamela Blackwell, Blackwell Consulting |
Janet Wood, Business Objects
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Audio interviews with Prosys' Michelle Cleary, HDS' Karen Sigman, Matrix Integration's Brenda Stallings and more.
VARBusiness honored the IT industry's top female execs at a gala event mid-August.
From the American Business Women's Association to the Women Presidents' Organization, you'll find a comprehensive compilation of Web sites for female executives.
Women In the News
• Tech Data Promotes Barb Miller To VP
• Patricia Dunn Out As HP Chairman
• To Women of the Channel: Prioritize And Delegate
• HP Channel Exec Laura Blackmer Set To Join Gilroy At OnForce
• Q&A With Intel Channel Chief Shirley Turner
• Microsoft's Allison Watson Unveils Project Athena
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No one can tell you exactly how or when it's going to happen, but sooner or later you're going to put your foot down at the office, says Mary Foley.
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Five guiding principles developed from years in the corporate world, according to Dawn Duross, director of operations for federal channels at Cisco.
Beyond superior execution and results, here's how to set yourself apart and climb the corporate ladder, according to Hitachi Data Systems' Karen Sigman.
BMC's Lori Cook dispenses management advice for anyone looking to boost a career while maintaining a healthy life balance.
"Evolutionary thinking is what separates the true visionaries from the ordinary business owners and executives,"
says Valeh Nazemoff, vice president of business development at Acolyst.
Basic technology has helped many women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, says Intel channel GM Sophia Chew.
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