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This annual list recognizes the top vendor executives who continually demonstrate exemplary leadership, influence, innovation, and growth for the IT channel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRyan and Nick are two of the industry\u2019s most influential leaders, and we are thrilled to see them on the Channel Chief list for the third consecutive year,\u201d said John Street, CEO at Pax8. \u201cTheir contributions to Pax8 employees, partners, and vendors are significant, and the support they offer through our award-winning Wingman partner programs sets them apart. As we begin a new decade, we are excited to deliver even more innovative business strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CRN\u2019s 2020 Channel Chiefs list honors the distinguished leaders who have influenced the IT channel with cutting-edge strategies and partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The 2020 Channel Chiefs have shown outstanding commitment, an ability to lead, and a passion for progress within the channel through their partner programs. The Channel Chief honorees were chosen by the CRN editorial staff for their dedication, industry prestige, and exceptional accomplishments in driving the channel agenda and evangelizing the importance of channel partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe IT channel is undergoing constant evolution to meet customer demands and changing business environments,\u201d said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. \u201cCRN\u2019s Channel Chiefs work tirelessly, leading the industry forward through superior partner programs and strategies with a focus on helping solution providers transform and grow. Our team here at The Channel Company congratulates these outstanding individuals for their dedication to the channel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CRN\u2019s 2020 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN Magazine and online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crn.com\/ChannelChiefs\">www.CRN.com\/ChannelChiefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Pax8, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\">pax8.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pax8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pax8 is modernizing how partners buy, sell and manage cloud. As a born-in-the-cloud company, Pax8 simplifies the buying journey, empowering its partners to achieve more with cloud technology. The company\u2019s technology displaces legacy distribution by connecting the channel ecosystem to its award-winning transactional cloud marketplace. Through billing, provisioning, automation, industry-leading PSA integrations, and pre and post-sales support, and education, Pax8 is a proven disruptor in the market. In 2018, Pax8 was ranked number 68 on the Inc. 5000 and in 2019, the company was ranked number 60. If you want to be successful with cloud, you want to work with Pax8. Get started today at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\">pax8.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Channel Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thechannelco.com\/\">www.thechannelco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Media Contact: Amanda Lee, VP of Corporate Communications at Pax8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DENVER, CO\u00a0(February 10, 2020) \u2013\u00a0Pax8 announced that\u00a0CRN\u00ae, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Chief Channel Officer Ryan Walsh and Chief Revenue Officer Nick Heddy to its 2020 list of Channel 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