Logo from CRN's 2023 Women of the Channel Awards.
Logo from CRN's 2023 Women of the Channel Awards.

CRN Women of the Channel 2023

SonicWall is proud to announce that four of our distinguished female leaders have been recognized in the CRN 2023 Women of the Channel Awards. This prestigious honor spotlights exceptional women for their strategic vision, thought leadership, and channel advocacy, highlighting their significant contributions to growth and innovation in the IT channel.

Sarah Choi, our Senior Product Marketing Manager, is a proven strategist with a formidable background in the tech and security industries. Her vast skills span product marketing, demand generation, advertising, media buying, marketing analytics, and market research, underscoring her commitment to SonicWall’s success.

Carlien de Vries, SonicWall’s Senior Manager of Inside Sales for EMEA, has built an impressive career path from Channel Manager to her current leadership role. Born in Bangkok and raised in The Netherlands, Carlien brings a global perspective to her team of 16, demonstrating unwavering dedication and leadership.

Our Vice President of North America Channels, Michelle Ragusa McBain, consistently strives to elevate our partners through strategic alliances with SonicWall. Her dedication to leadership and advocacy have earned her recognition across several platforms, and she is a passionate advocate for Women’s Diversity and Inclusion in Technology.

Elizabeth Reynolds, SonicWall’s Regional Sales Director of Channel Sales, showcases her expertise in operations management, analytics, and communication, making significant contributions to our company since her joining in 2017. Her strong sales background, combined with her business acumen, forms the backbone of her leadership role.

These accomplished women embody the best in channel thought leadership. Their unwavering commitment to our partners’ success is a key feature of SonicWall’s partner program, positioning us as a leader in the industry. This recognition underscores the tight alignment between SonicWall’s partner, marketing, and sales organizations, reinforcing our unified dedication to serving our partners and customers. Join us in celebrating the invaluable contributions of these four leaders, each instrumental to SonicWall’s narrative of success.

Learn more about the CRN Women of the Channel

Official coverage for the 2023 CRN Women of the Channel list begins May 8 at CRN.com/WOTC. Some of the honorees will also be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, published in print and online at CRN.com/Magazine.