2026 Channel Chiefs

Here are the executives who develop channel strategies that make partners successful.

2026 Channel Chiefs: The 50 Most Influential

In celebration of CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs, here’s a look at 50 Leaders who drive the channel agenda and evangelize the importance of channel partnerships within the IT industry.

Here’s How 20 Channel Chiefs Describe Their Personal Channel Philosophy

Channel executives on the CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs list were asked to describe their personal channel philosophy. From the role the channel plays in IT vendors’ go-to-market strategies to best practices for building vendor-partner relationships, here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

Here’s What 20 Channel Chiefs See As The Biggest Challenges Facing Partners In 2026

Channel executives on the CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs list were asked what they see as the biggest challenges channel partners face this year. Here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

Here’s Where 20 Channel Chiefs Want Partners To Invest In 2026

Channel executives on the CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs list were asked in what areas they would most like to see their channel partners invest this year. Here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

Chiefs Databank

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