Tegile Systems,
the leading provider of flash-driven storage arrays for databases,
virtualized server and virtual desktop environments, announced today
that
Bill Cordero, vice president of worldwide channels, and
Chris Noordyke,
director of worldwide channels, have been named to the prestigious list
of the 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs. The influential executives on this
annual list represent the most powerful leaders in the IT channel who
hold direct responsibility for driving growth and revenue for their
organizations through their indirect channel partners. Individuals are
selected for inclusion based on their track record of channel
accomplishments, standing in the industry, dedication to the partner
community, and plans for driving future business innovation and channel
growth.
The
2015 CRN Channel Chiefs have demonstrated their enduring support for
the channel by consistently defending, promoting and executing effective
channel partner programs and strategies.
Cordero
earned honors for his role in successfully expanding the global
presence of the company's hybrid and all-flash systems beyond their
existing market penetration throughout the United States
and Europe. With more than 20 years of experience building and growing
channel and strategic sales, Cordero previously held sales and channel
management positions at Storwize, Data Domain, McDATA, VA Linux Systems
and NetScreen Technologies.
This
is the second straight year that Noordyke was recognized as a CRN
Channel Chief for his contributions to the success of Tegile's reseller
partner eco-system. With nearly two decades of experience in the IT
channel industry, Noordyke previously served as the regional sales
director for Dell Compellent's Central United States business, where he led and managed top channel partners and drove more than $100 million in annual storage revenue. Prior IT channel management experience included positions at Compellent, EMC and Xerox.
"Each
year, our editors carefully vet an extensive group of highly
accomplished channel executives to highlight those exemplary individuals
who earn the mantle of CRN Channel Chief," said Robert Faletra,
CEO, The Channel Company. "These executives strive to advance the
success and standing of the channel community within their
organizations. The 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs lead by example and serve as
valuable advocates to help ensure the health and longevity of the IT
channel. We applaud their accomplishments and look forward to their
continued success."
"Bill
and Chris are both instrumental in helping to grow and support our
global partner eco-system that has seen the successful implementation of
our flash-driven enterprise storage arrays at organizations looking to
solve their unique data storage needs," said Rohit Kshetrapal,
CEO of Tegile. "With Tegile remaining 100 percent focused on helping
channel partners bring our product to market, we recognize that our
success is directly tied to their success. This recognition of both Bill
and Chris by CRN affirms that this approach is the right one to ensure
customers continue to receive the best-in-class products and services
that meet their IT infrastructure requirements."
The 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs list is featured in the February 2015 issue of CRN, and online at www.CRN.com.