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BRISTOL, UK (5 February, 2026), <\/strong>Pax8<\/a>, the leading cloud commerce Marketplace, today announced the appointment of Chris Clarke as Director of Sales, UK and Ireland. In this role, Clarke will lead regional sales strategy, deepen partner relationships and accelerate outcomes for managed service providers and Managed Intelligence Providers through the Pax8 Marketplace.<\/p>\n

Clarke brings more than 15 years of experience across the IT channel with a strong record of growing partner-led sales and scaling services that drive measurable client value. Most recently he served as Head of Sales at Equity following the acquisition of his long-standing MSP, Create IT, where he expanded services across cloud, modern workplace and cybersecurity for hundreds of customers and led strategic transformation initiatives. His expertise in sales leadership, partner enablement and outcome-focused execution positions him to advance growth for partners throughout the UK and Ireland.<\/p>\n

Harald Nuij, EMEA CEO, said: \u201cChris brings proven leadership shaped by years in the MSP community and wider channel. As he leads the UK and Ireland sales team, he will help partners get more from the Pax8 Marketplace and support their shift from MSP to Managed Intelligence Provider with clearer guidance and practical enablement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chris Clarke said: \u201cPax8 has a clear vision for how partners can grow with the right technology, guidance and support. I am excited to work closely with MSPs to simplify how they build services, improve margins and deliver better outcomes for clients. My priorities are to listen to partners, remove friction and help them move faster with the Pax8 Marketplace.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about Pax8, please visit https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/en-eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About Pax8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pax8<\/a>\u00a0is the technology Marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 47,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Follow Pax8<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Blog<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>, and\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:
\nIsabelle Jones
\nEMEA Public Relations Manager
\nijones@pax8.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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