Today, CRN released its 2026 Channel Leaders list, and I’m proud to see so many Cisco leaders being recognized. We are here for our partners. Partners drive our business.
In 26 years at Cisco, I’ve learned that the best leaders consistently demonstrate accountability, honest communication, but most importantly teamwork—no one wins alone in this ecosystem.
They are leaders who build sustainable partnerships that withstand market changes and competitive pressure. Each played a key role in the launch Cisco 360 Partner Programthe biggest transformation of our partner program in a decade.
Customers need partners who can deliver infrastructure ready for AI and digital resilience. They don’t need salespeople promising transformation. They need trusted advisors who can actually deliver.
That’s what our partners do. And that’s what the leaders on this list make possible every day.
Congratulations to all those recognized. Thank you for living these values and holding us accountable to being worthy of the partnership of our partners.
Partners do not owe us their loyalty. We earn it. Every day.
Let’s keep earning.
Congratulations to all Cisco leaders recognized at 2026 List of CRN Channel Chiefs:
- John Brookbank III – Vice President, Americas Distribution Sales
- Elisabeth De Dobbeleer – Vice President, Cisco Partner Program
- Brian Feeney – Vice President, Global Security Partner Sales
- Ryan Franks – Senior Director, Global Security Partner Sales
- Jason W. Gallo – Vice President, Global Partner Value Acceleration
- Rhonda Henley – VP, Americas Partner Sales
- Kristyn Hogan – VP, Global Collaboration Partner Sales
- Shannon Leininger – VP, Global Partner Sales
- Patrick Morrissey – Vice President, Americas Sales
- Alex Pujols – Vice President, Global Partner Engineering
- Joe Repetti – Global Vice President, Partner Strategy and Programs, Splunk
- Cassie Roach – Global VP, Cloud and AI Infrastructure Partner Sales
- Andrew Sage – VP, Global Partners & Distribution Sales
- Annie Shain – Senior Director, Global Networking Partner Sales
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