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SonicWall’s Austin Fanning Named to CRN’s 2024 “100 People You Don’t Know But Should” List

CRN honors Austin Fanning, Senior Director of Global Inside Channel Sales, for his outstanding contributions to SonicWall’s partner success and the IT channel.

by Jordan Riddles

We're excited to announce that CRN has named Austin Fanning, SonicWall’s Senior Director of Global Inside Channel Sales, to their 2024 100 People You Don’t Know But Should list! This prestigious recognition puts the spotlight on the unsung heroes of the IT channel who work behind the scenes to help their companies and partners thrive.

CRN’s editorial team pulls together this list every year to highlight standout individuals in roles like partner development, sales, channel marketing and more. And this year, Austin has earned his spot for his incredible contributions.

As our Senior Director of Global Inside Channel Sales, Austin oversees a diverse range of accounts, from National Direct Market Resellers to small MSPs, across NOAM, EMEA and LATAM. His focus on efficiency, tactical improvements and SonicWall’s signature blend of security efficacy, unified visibility and low TCO has made a major impact on both our partners and customers. We couldn’t be prouder to see his work recognized by CRN.

Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, shared, “We are thrilled to highlight this talented group of channel professionals who work behind the scenes to drive success for their partners and strengthen the IT channel. Each person on the list plays a crucial role in this vibrant ecosystem.”

You can catch the full 100 People You Don’t Know But Should list in the October issue of CRN Magazine or online at www.crn.com/100people. Huge congratulations to Austin on this well-deserved recognition!

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Jordan Riddles

Content & Copywriting Specialist

Jordan Riddles is a Content & Copywriting Specialist at SonicWall, where he helps bring complex cybersecurity topics to life through clear, engaging content. Since joining the team in 2023, he’s written everything from blogs and email campaigns to case studies, threat briefs and threat reports—always with an eye toward making technical info accessible and interesting. Before SonicWall, Jordan worked as an editor and copywriter in the publishing world. He’s a proud graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.