CHICAGO – May 20, 2019 – CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Trustwave Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales Suzanne Swanson to its prestigious 2019 Women of the Channel list. The leaders on this annual list are from all areas of the IT channel ecosystem; representing technology suppliers, distributors, solution providers, and other IT organizations. Each is recognized for her contributions to channel advocacy, channel growth and visionary leadership.
Swanson was chosen based on her instrumental role spearheading continued improvements in Trustwave Academy for Partners, an online-learning system that gives channel partners the ability to enroll and complete formal curriculums to better understand industry-wide cybersecurity challenges, identify potential sales opportunities and better articulate Trustwave’s competitive edge. In addition, she helped streamline Trustwave Partner Hub to give partners the ability to quickly design and launch customized demand generation campaigns based on emerging market developments, evolving global threat landscape and shifting competitor tactics.
“I’m honored for CRN’s recognition and proud of my team’s efforts to further strengthen our channel offerings,” said Suzanne Swanson, vice president of worldwide channel sales at Trustwave. “As Trustwave continues its global cybersecurity leadership role, growth in our channel will remain an integral element to our success. It’s imperative that through our marketing, sales and training support, we offer partners best-in-class programs, products and services.”
CRN editors chose the 2019 Women of the Channel list from a multitude of channel leadership applicants and selected the final honorees based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated expertise, and ongoing dedication to the IT channel. The list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/WOTC.
“CRN’s 2019 Women of the Channel list honors influential leaders who are accelerating channel growth through mutually-beneficial partnerships, incredible leadership, strategic vision, and unique contributions in their field,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “This accomplished group of leaders is driving channel success and we are proud to honor their achievements.”
The Trustwave Global Channel Partner Program offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of security products and services addressing enterprise needs in the areas of threat detection and response and vulnerability and risk management. In addition to security solutions, the program offers valuable resources, training and support to help partners ensure ongoing needs of customers are met. Trustwave offers multiple levels of engagement to give channel partners a wide range of collaboration options from simple referrals to joint planning for the development of mutually beneficial relationships.
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