Nine Leaders from BeyondTrust Recognized on the CRN 2026 Women of the Channel List for Driving Channel Excellence

Atlanta, GA – May 4, 2026 – BeyondTrust, the global leader in privilege-centric identity security protecting Paths to Privilege™, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named nine women from BeyondTrust’s channel and marketing teams to the prestigious 2026 Women of the Channel list, recognizing their role in driving the company’s expanding partner ecosystem and continued investment in channel-led growth.

Every year, CRN highlights women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.

“We’re incredibly proud to see these nine leaders recognized for the impact they’re making across the channel,” said Janine Seebeck, CEO at BeyondTrust. “Their leadership is instrumental in strengthening our partner ecosystem and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers. This recognition reflects not only their individual achievements, but also our continued commitment to building a world-class partner experience.”

The CRN® editorial team selected the following women from BeyondTrust for their unwavering dedication and commitment to furthering channel excellence:

• Lindsey Claypool, VP, Partner Ecosystems, Americas

• Jodie Sutton, VP, Field and Partner Marketing, International

• Annika Vaidya, Sr. Director, Field and Partner Marketing, CEE

• Sam O’Connor, Director, Field and Partner Marketing, UKI & NEU

• Denise Ahrens, Director, Partner Marketing, Americas

• Casey Kelley, Partner Manager, Federal

• Maya Zakhour, Director, Partner Ecosystem, EMEIA

• Kim Bachofer, GSI Partner Manager, US West

• Anita Brooks, Partner Manager, US West

BeyondTrust continues to invest in its global partner ecosystem, helping organizations secure identities, manage privilege, and reduce risk across increasingly complex environments. Recognition like this reflects the strength of that strategy and the people driving it forward.

This news comes on the heels of BeyondTrust receiving CRN’s prestigious 5-star rating in its 2026 Partner Program Guide.

“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”

This recognition further underscores BeyondTrust’s momentum in building a partner-first strategy designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s identity security landscape.

The 2026 Women of the Channel list will be featured online beginning May 4 at crn.com/wotc.