SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 12, 2018 – Zimperium, the global leader in mobile threat defense (MTD), announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Tricia Bonora, Senior Director, Americas Channels, to its prestigious list of 2018 Channel Chiefs. The executives on this annual list represent top leaders in the IT channel who excel at driving growth and revenue in their organization through channel partners.
Channel Chief honorees are selected by CRN’s editorial staff on the basis of their professional achievements, standing in the industry, dedication to the channel partner community, and strategies for driving future growth and innovation. Each of the 2018 Channel Chiefs has demonstrated loyalty and ongoing support for the IT channel by consistently promoting, defending and executing outstanding channel partner programs.
Bonora has a proven track record of building strategic channel partnerships across worldwide markets. Focused on making Zimperium’s partners more successful, Tricia spearheaded the launch of the company’s enhanced global channel program, the zPartner Program, which was released in September 2017. Under her leadership, Bonora expanded Zimperium’s initial channel program by focusing on adding complementary strategic relationships with VARs, solution providers and system integrators, as well as increasing benefits to all partners in the form of improved sales empowerment resources, additional marketing support and operational improvements to support multiple go to market models and increase customer adoption.
“The executives on CRN’s 2018 Channel Chiefs list stand out for their exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to the channel,” said Robert Faletra, Executive Chairman of The Channel Company. “These individuals deserve special recognition for their development and support of robust partner programs, innovative business strategy and significant contribution to the overall health of a vigorously growing channel. We applaud each Channel Chief’s impressive record of accomplishments and look forward to their future successes.”
“As mobile attacks become more advanced, Zimperium is arming its channel partners with the insight and technology they need to increase the value and improve guidance they provide to their customers,” said Bonora. “This recognition is a testament to the determination and commitment of our entire company in enabling the success of our channel partners. Zimperium is constantly building and offering new, innovative technology, so it’s partners can continuously improve their solution offerings to address this fast-growing market and to be prepared to support their customers as the threat landscape continues to evolve.”
The 2018 CRN Channel Chiefs list, including the 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs, is featured online at www.crn.com/channelchiefs and will appear in the February 2018 issue of CRN.