OPSWAT is excited to announce that Alessandro Porro, VP of Global Channels, has been named to the prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Chiefs list for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy, setting the agenda, and leading growth within their companies.
With over two decades of leadership experience in the IT and software industries, Alessandro has been instrumental in OPSWAT's continued success. As VP of Global Channel Sales, he has played a crucial role in advancing the company’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) mission. Under his leadership, OPSWAT has seen its channel-sourced revenue and net new business triple in the last 24 months.
I am truly honored to be named a CRN Channel Chief for the third year in a row. Our success is a direct result of the incredible collaboration within our global team and our diverse channel ecosystem. As we move into 2025, we remain focused on scaling our business even further and achieving new levels of success.
The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, recognizes the top leaders in the IT channel ecosystem—individuals who are dedicated to helping partners thrive by driving growth through robust programs, innovative strategies, and strong partnerships. These leaders are pivotal in helping bring essential solutions to the market.
This year’s honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel. 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.
Jennifer FollettVP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company
CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2025 print issue of CRN® Magazine and online beginning February 3rd at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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Kristin DaSilva
The Channel Company
kdasilva@thechannelcompany.com
About OPSWAT
Since 2002, OPSWAT has protected the world’s critical infrastructure by preventing known, unknown, and AI-generated threats before they disrupt operations. The MetaDefender™ Platform is OPSWAT’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform for IT, OT, and cross-domain environments, securing files, devices, and data transfers across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments. By combining AI, machine learning, advanced threat prevention, and purpose-built hardware, OPSWAT protects critical operations through file security, peripheral media protection, managed file transfer, optical firewall technology, data diodes, and specialized training. Trusted worldwide, OPSWAT safeguards the systems modern society depends on. Learn more at www.opswat.com.
