# 2023 Channel Chiefs

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


## 2023 Channel Chiefs: Providing Channel Leadership In Uncertain Times >>

Solution providers today face a long list of challenges, from economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions to shortages of skilled workers. Successful channel executives recognize the increasingly strategic role played by solution providers play and develop strategies and create partner programs that help partners meet those challenges. Here are our 2023 Channel Chief honorees.

## 2023 Channel Chiefs: The 50 Most Influential >>

As part of CRN’s 2023 Channel Chiefs, here’s a look at 50 influential leaders who drive the channel agenda and evangelize the importance of channel partnerships within the IT industry.

## Here’s What 20 Channel Chiefs See As The Biggest Challenges Facing Partners In 2023 >>

Channel executives on the CRN 2023 Channel Chiefs list were asked what they see as the biggest challenges channel partners face in 2023. Here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

## Here’s What 20 Channel Chiefs Have To Say About ‘Metals-Based’ Partner Programs >>

Channel executives on the CRN 2023 Channel Chiefs list were asked for their opinion on traditional tiered ‘metal-based’ partner programs. Are they effective in today’s channel ecosystem? Here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

## Here’s Where 20 Channel Chiefs Would Like To See Partners Invest In 2023 >>

Channel executives on the CRN 2023 Channel Chiefs list were asked in what areas they would most like to see their channel partners invest in 2023. Here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

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

Channel executives on the CRN 2023 Channel Chiefs list were asked to describe their personal channel philosophy. From what they see as the channel’s role to how best to work with partners, here’s what 20 channel chiefs had to say.

## Channel Chiefs ‘Shining A Spotlight’ On Strategic Partners Amid Economic Uncertainty >>

From providing a path to more profit for partners to helping them create new practices in hot markets, channel chiefs explain why they are looking to enable existing and new strategic channel partners as an engine for growth.

## Chiefs Databank

*Click on a chief's name for more information on them, their programs and their channel goals and advice.*