Cisco's Women of the Channel: Empowering Innovation, Leadership, and Success in 2024

As CRN unveils their annual Women of the Channel List this May, I am filled with pride and admiration to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary women at Cisco who are driving innovation, leadership, and success within our channel community.

Each year, I am awestruck by the growing number of women worldwide who are being acknowledged for their expertise, dedication, and visionary thinking. These remarkable individuals are not only making their mark in the channel but also breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of women leaders. Their contributions are invaluable, and their impact is immeasurable.

As a leader, I firmly believe in the power of role models. When young women see themselves represented in positions of influence and success, it ignites their imagination and expands their horizons. The Cisco leaders named to the 2024 Women of the Channel List embody the spirit of #SeeItToBeIt, and I am incredibly proud to work alongside them every single day. Their presence and achievements serve as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring women in the channel.

Now, let’s take a moment to spotlight the exceptional women who have made this year’s list!

Cisco Women of the Channel Power 100

I’m very proud to acknowledge six incredible leaders who have been named to CRN’s Power 100 List: Alexandra Zagury, VP, Partnerships and Strategy; Elisabeth De Dobbeleer, VP, Cisco Partner Program; Gretchen O’Hara, VP of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at Splunk; Jose van Dijk, VP of EMEA Partner Organization; Luxy Thuraisingam, VP of Global SMB and Partner Marketing; and Rhonda Henley, VP of Americas Partner Organization.

These amazing women are not only driving success within their respective areas but are also paving the way for a new generation of female leaders in the channel. Their insights, vision, and influence are truly remarkable, and I couldn’t be more proud to work alongside them as we continue to transform the ecosystem and create new opportunities for our partners and customers alike.

I want to emphasize that this recognition is not possible without the unwavering support and collaboration of our partners. Your success is the driving force behind our commitment to be bold, innovate, and evolve in ways that amplify the impact we create together. Our collective strength and synergy are more crucial than ever before.

Cisco 2024 Women of the Channel

Beyond the Power 100 List, I am thrilled to see numerous other talented and trailblazing Cisco colleagues featured in CRN’s 2024 Women of the Channel List. These women are at the forefront of channel thought leadership, and their dedication to our partners’ success is a testament to the exceptional caliber of our partner program. Their recognition also highlights the seamless alignment between Cisco’s partner, marketing, and sales organizations, all working in unison to serve our partners and customers.

• Alba San Martin Piaggio, Senior Director, LATAM Partner Organization
• Alexa Trifilo, Director, Global Collaboration Partner Engineering
• Alexandra Zagury, VP, Partnerships & Strategy – Power 100
• Alexandra Della Sera, Leader, Cybersecurity Partner Sales Specialists
• Alicia Lorenzetti, Global Ecosystem & Marketplace Leader
• Alison Stahl, Director, Americas Security Partner Organization
• Amy Bahlo, Global Partner Executive
• Amy Smith, Director, Americas Collaboration Partner Sales
• Anita Kotagiri, Chief of Staff to SVP Global Partner and Routes to Market Sales
• Annemieke Pot, Global Security Business Development Manager
• Annie Shain, Global SP Sales Leader for Meraki
• Ashley Grosfeld, Senior Manager, Global SMB & Partner Marketing
• Ashley Tokotch, Software Acceleration Business Development Manager
• Barbara Bauer, Leader, Global Partner Sales Engagement & Business Operations
• Betsy Cook, Global Channel Incentives Leader
• Catherine Taylor, Director, Americas Cloud Infrastructure & Software Channel Sales
• Cathy Holmes, Director, Americas Service Provider Partner Sales
• Charlotte Dolan, EMEA Sales Manager
• Cheryl Sheer, Senior Leader, CX Partner Success Strategy & Planning
• Christina Jovanovic, Senior Leader, CX Partner Success Strategy & Planning
• Christine Otts, Director Partner Demand and Acceleration & Chief of Staff
• Courtney Gulley, Leader, East Security Partner Sales
• Dana Miller, Sr. Leader, Global Security Partner Marketing
• Dayna O’Byrne, Senior Leader, Global Security Partner Sales
• Deborah Wong, Leader, CX Partner Sales & Lifecycle Practice
• Doris Lim, Sales Business Development Manager, APJC Distribution
• Elaine Goodman, Global Leader, Agency Sales
• Elisabeth De Dobbeleer, Vice President, Cisco Partner Program – Power 100
• Emily Foley, Leader Global Marketing & Communications, Cisco Capital
• Erin McCaslin, Director, Partner Sales Organization
• Eva Lutz, Leader, Partner Go-To-Market
• Grace Lo, Global Director, Business Development
• Gretchen O’Hara, VP, Worldwide Channels & Alliances at Splunk – Power 100
• Gwendolyn Brantley, Leader, Partner Software & Services Sales
• Heather Collins, Director, Ecosystem Partners
• Jeanne Quinn, Senior Director, Partner Engagement & Program Mktg
• Jennifer Craine, Senior Director, Software and Services
• Jennifer Keating, Director, Partner Sales Organization
• Jennifer Carle, Senior Partner Program Manager, Global Channel
• Jennifer Powell, Manager, SLED Channel Sales at Splunk
• JoAnn Tillman, Leader, Partner Engagement Campaign Strategy
• Johanna Riley, VAR Specialist Leader, EMEA Collaboration Channels
• Jose Van Dijk, VP, EMEA Partner Organization – Power 100
• Julie Thomas, Senior Director, Global Partner Program & Incentives
• Katherine Hannah, Cisco Global Sustainability Lead, Global Partner & Route to Market Sales
• Kathryn Spitz, Leader, Cloud Partner Sales – Americas
• Kathy Saye, Leader, Partner Sales
• Kedra Simm, Director, Partner Program Strategy & Development
• Kim Pasche, VP Sales, EMEA Global Virtual Sales
• Kimberly Todd, Leader, CX Partner Communications
• Kristyn Hogan, Vice President, Global Collaboration Partner Sales
• Lindsay Moore, Chief of Staff and GTM Acceleration Lead, Americas Security Partner Organization
• Lisa Hunter, Director, Partner Managed and as-a-Service Sales
• Lisa Stifelman-Perry, Director, Global Partner Experience Operations at Splunk
• Lisette Sanchez, Director of Partner Sales at Cisco AppDynamics
• Lori Traylor, Leader, Partner Software & Services Sales
• Luxy Thuraisingam, VP, Global SMB & Partner Marketing – Power 100
• Mae Forsythe, Senior Director, Public Sector Partner Sales at Splunk
• Marisa Metcalf, Head of Global Channel Sales, Service Provider- BT Account
• Marta Cabezas, GVSE – Global Channel Strategy & Planning Leader
• Mechelle Buys du Plessis, Senior Director, Global Partners
• Michelle McCrea, Leader, Partner Sales – US Distribution
• Poonam Advani, Director, Global Distribution Sales
• Rachel Forke, Senior Director, Partner Strategy & Planning
• Rebecca Javens, Director, Americas Channel at Cisco ThousandEyes
• Rhonda Henley, VP, Americas Partner Organization – Power 100
• Sharon Price, Director, Cisco Partner Program
• Shawn Carrigan, Senior Manager Co-Sell Acceleration, Global Partner & Routes to Market Sales
• Shenna Johnson, Leader, Global Distribution Marketing
• Stephanie Reaves, Leader, Partner Digital Marketing
• Szabina Huttner, Strategy and Planning Manager, Partner Routes-to-Market & Sales
• Tabitha Jones, Leader, Americas Collaboration Partner Sales
• Vanessa Kranjcevic, Director of Partner Sales, Strategy & Planning – Americas Distribution
• Victoria Varau, Leader, Global Partner and Routes to Market Sales
• Wendy Davis, Global Partner Advocacy Leader, Global Partner and Routes to Market Sales
• Winnie Zeliger, Senior Leader, CX Partner Success

To all the Cisco Women of the Channel leaders and the many other remarkable women in the industry who made the list, I extend my heartfelt congratulations. Your achievements inspire us all, and I am incredibly proud to be part of an organization that values and empowers women in the channel.

I invite everyone to join me in celebrating these outstanding women. Share your congratulations and support in the comments below and across your social media channels. Let’s amplify their voices, showcase their successes, and continue to foster an inclusive and diverse channel community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Together, we are stronger, and together, we will continue to drive innovation, growth, and success in the channel.

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