Today, Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Eric Barnhart, VP of global cloud and channel sales, 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.

In his role, Barnhart is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Zerto's reseller and service provider business. Barnhart and his teams focus on driving profitable growth and transformation for Zerto as well as its partners. By leveraging Zerto's differentiated technology as well as an aggressive channel program, they create opportunities for customers to solve today's increased disaster recovery needs.

"I am incredibly grateful to receive this recognition from CRN for the second year in a row. In working with Zerto's channel partners, our focus is finding common goals and strategies that address the customer's most critical business needs, while also creating positive change for our partners," said Barnhart. "This belief that working together to promote each other's growth is why my team has been so successful. Our solution set makes the promise of the cloud experience a reality for our customers, but it also creates monthly recurring revenue and service opportunities for our partners. Once aligned, each party delivers their unique value together in pursuit of the desired outcome, and together, we all succeed."

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 of 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."

The 2023 CRN Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2023 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.