CRN Australia presents the 2026 Channel Chiefs

Find out which vendors and distributors made the inaugural list for 2026.

The winners for the inaugural CRN Australia 2026 Channel Chiefs have been announced!

This list features prominent men and women who are shaping the channel through their visionary thought leadership, bold decisions and insightful knowledge of the Australian IT channel.

The 2026 CRN Australia Channel Chiefs list is an unranked list to recognise depth and breadth of leadership and experience within the Australian channel.

These leaders face several challenges in these uncertain economic times. Issues like AI complexity and the skills gap within AI and cyber are bringing additional pressures to these channel chiefs.

In this list you will read about Australian Channel Chiefs that have spearheaded new partner programs, gamified MDF programs, built new partner advisory boards, and hired new channel sales managers, just to name a few.

The list divulges a Channel Chief’s channel philosophy, the challenges they faced in 2025, channel related accomplishments, and innovative initiatives.

Athina Mallis, editor at CRN Australia discussed the importance of the 2026 CRN Australia Channel Chiefs list.

“This list recognises the talent, skill and leadership within the Australian IT channel ecosystem,” she said.

“The inaugural 2026 list features men and women from respected vendors and distributors that have championed change and lead their businesses through tough times and times of growth.

“These people are not only admired by their partners, but their peers within the industry.”

The first list from The Channel Company-owned CRN Australia features leaders from Cisco, Nutanix, Sophos, Ingram Micro and Wiz.

Congratulations to everyone who made the 2026 CRN Australia Channel Chiefs list.

See who made it on the 2026 CRN Australia Channel Chiefs list.