Bob Gagnon Honored as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief

Egnyte's Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales recognized for driving change and shaping the future of the IT channel

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announced that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Bob Gagnon, Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales, for inclusion on the 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This prestigious annual recognition celebrates key IT channel leaders who are driving change and shaping the future of the industry.

Why it matters

The CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success. Gagnon's recognition reflects Egnyte's commitment to strengthening its global partner ecosystem and driving meaningful growth for its partners.

The details

A member of Egnyte's leadership team since 2025, Gagnon leads Egnyte's global channel business focused on expanding leverage and growth across managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), and value-added distributors (VADs). Over the last year, Bob has overseen the launch of Egnyte's new partner hub, introduced an enhanced partner program centered around Egnyte's three core partnering priorities: profitability, enablement, and simplicity, and shepherded in several key global distribution partnerships.

  • Gagnon has been a member of Egnyte's leadership team since 2025.
  • Gagnon was selected for the 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list.

The players

Bob Gagnon

Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales at Egnyte, leading the company's global channel business and partner ecosystem.

Reece Rovig

Chief Revenue Officer at Egnyte, overseeing the company's revenue strategy and growth.

Jennifer Follett

Vice President, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor at CRN, the brand that publishes the annual Channel Chiefs list.

Egnyte

A secure platform for content collaboration and governance, providing solutions for businesses across various industries.

CRN

A brand of The Channel Company that publishes the annual Channel Chiefs list, recognizing key IT channel leaders.

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What they’re saying

“Bob's leadership has had a tremendous impact in advancing our channel ecosystem. Over the last year, he has elevated our global partner strategy, strengthened relationships, and helped drive meaningful growth. His well-deserved recognition as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief reflects the passion and expertise he brings to our partners every day.”

— Reece Rovig, Chief Revenue Officer at Egnyte (Egnyte)

“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion, and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day.”

— Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN (CRN)

The takeaway

Gagnon's recognition as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief highlights Egnyte's commitment to strengthening its global partner ecosystem and driving innovation in the IT channel. His leadership in expanding the company's partner program and forging key distribution partnerships has contributed to Egnyte's growth and the success of its partners.