Stratodesk, the leading innovator of the ultra-secure endpoint OS, announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Steve Thompson, Chief Revenue Officer of Stratodesk, to the prestigious 2025 CRN Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

Steve Thompson brings more than 30 years of information technology industry experience to his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Stratodesk. Steve gained his extensive knowledge and leadership skills by working at some of the biggest names in the industry, including Citrix, Wyse, Dell, and Lakeside Software, to bring Stratodesk's reseller strategy to the next level. In four years, Steve has taken Stratodesk to new heights with leading technology and reseller channel programs, flexible product licensing programs, and an endpoint Trade-Up Program that easily enables customers to take advantage of Stratodesk's lightweight OS and meet organizational IT sustainability goals. 

The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.

"This year's honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. "Each of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They've set a high bar in the channel, and we're thrilled to recognize their standout achievements."