The list celebrates exceptional leadership, innovation and growth in the IT channel industry
CARY, N.C., Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SAS Vice President of Global Channels John Carey has been named to the prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Chiefs list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. The honor recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
Carey oversees SAS’ global channels community, spanning across 94 countries with more than 1,300 partners. Under Carey’s leadership, the industry-leading data and AI company empowers partners with tools they need to grow their business with SAS technology, including SAS® Viya®, the cloud-native data and AI platform. The channel factors heavily into SAS’ growth strategy, and Carey and his team are dedicated to making it easier for partners to do business with SAS, from in-region enablement and sales support to ready-to-use marketing collateral.
“My focus, and the focus of the entire channel team at SAS, has been solving our customers’ pressing analytical challenges while empowering our partners to succeed. We strive to simplify and accelerate how partners work with us to unlock their most profitable opportunities” Carey said. “It is an honor for SAS to be recognized for our success in generating exceptional value and delivering tangible outcomes for our partners and customers.”
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.”
Carey has over two decades of experience in the IT channel industry. Before SAS, Carey led and executed global channel initiatives for Autodesk, MercuryGate International and Citrix.
CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2025 print issue of CRN® Magazine and online beginning Feb. 3.
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