ConnectWise has announced that CRN has recognized Andre Gilmore, Raffael Marty and Natalie Suarez on its 2023 Channel Chiefs list. Every year, this list honors the IT channel executives who work tirelessly to advance the channel agenda and deliver successful channel partner programs and strategies.

All three individuals honored have played a crucial role helping ConnectWise partners efficiently secure, automate and scale their businesses from a posture of efficiency and profitability.

Marty, executive vice president and general manager of cybersecurity management, leads all aspects of the cybersecurity business for ConnectWise and its partners. In 2022, he helped ConnectWise expand its cybersecurity portfolio with two new acquisitions, launch a completely new RMM and double its partners' cybersecurity revenue.

Suarez, director of the Cybersecurity Task Force, is responsible for providing excellent post-sales expertise to ConnectWise's MSP and information-sharing partners. Over the last year, she launched the ConnectWise Evolve Cybersecurity Peer Group as well as the ConnectWise Cybersecurity Product Advisory Council, in addition to serving as a member of the CompTIA ISAO Executive Advisory Council, an IT Nation Certify Instructor and leader of the Certify Advanced Sales course for partners.

Gilmore is the senior director of IT Nation programs at ConnectWise. He leads a team of colleagues who create and execute programs that enable partners to achieve their most ambitious visions of success. After major disruptions to in-person events during the pandemic, Gilmore spent 2022 assembling a team and building out offerings that would enable ConnectWise's programs to grow for years to come. ConnectWise was able to round out its Private Equity Peer Group offering, and launch peer groups focused on sales and security, along with expanding its international peer group offerings.

"The ConnectWise team is incredibly grateful to have Raffy, Natalie and Andre working with the company," said Jason Magee, CEO, ConnectWise. "The impact of their accomplishments, talents and expertise are not only felt among ConnectWise colleagues, but throughout our entire partner community. Their commitment to drive partner success and growth allows us to deliver reliable and secure resources and solutions to help our partners achieve their most ambitious vision of success."

The 2023 Channel Chiefs have helped their solution provider partners and customers navigate an increasingly complex landscape of interconnected challenges and shifting industry dynamics. With the innovative strategies, programs and partnerships of these Channel Chiefs in place, the solution provider community has continued to thrive.

The 2023 CRN Channel Chiefs were selected by the editorial staff based on their record of business innovation and dedication to the partner community. This year's list represents the top IT executives responsible for building a robust channel ecosystem.

"Once again, this year's list gives well-deserved recognition to the IT Channel Chiefs who are dedicated to driving the channel agenda and advocating for the development of strong channel partnerships," said Blaine Raddon, CEO, The Channel Company. "Under their exceptional leadership, influence and innovation, the IT channel vendor community continues to deliver solutions and services that meet the rapidly evolving needs of their solution-provider partners and their customers."