Kodak Alaris has announced that CRN has named Rod Hughes, Americas sales managing director, to the 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

Hughes has more than 20 years of sales and channel strategy experience and has worked within several industry-leading organizations including Xerox, Nuance and Kofax. As Americas sales managing director at Kodak Alaris, he is charged with driving the sales strategy, execution of the core business and the next phase of software growth within the intelligent document processing (IDP) market space.

"Being named on the 2024 list is an honor," Hughes said. "I am privileged to lead an incredible team that plays a key role in delivering on our vision and strategy to help our partners prosper in their business. Kodak Alaris has been recognized for its solutions, strategies and capabilities in the intelligent document processing (IDP) market, which has become increasingly important in today's business landscape, and we are committed to helping our partners ensure their customers are reaping the full benefits of our advanced technologies."

"These channel evangelists are dedicated to supporting solution providers and achieving growth by implementing robust partner programs and unique business strategies," said Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor, CRN. "Their efforts are instrumental in helping partners bring essential solutions to market. The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year."