Greg Payne is Senior Vice President of Corporate and Executive Communications for PTC. Prior to his 10 years in corporate communications, Greg covered the Boston Celtics for ESPN.
Congratulations to PTC’s Chief Partner Officer, Kimberly King, for being recognized as one of the 2026 Women of the Channel Power 100. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential leaders chosen from the CRN® 2026 Women of the Channel list.
This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to supporting the success of their partners and customers.
From within this impressive group, the annual Power 100 recognizes some of the most influential women leaders from technology vendors and distributors who consistently contribute their advocacy and expertise to advancing the channel.
The women on the Power 100 are an inspiration to industry peers and show deep dedication to improving outcomes and opportunities for their own organizations and their partners in the channel ecosystem.
Through Kimberly’s leadership, PTC has accelerated channel partner growth, launched co‑innovation initiatives with global system integrators, and strengthened collaboration with hyperscalers and technology partners to advance AI‑driven product development.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”
The complete 2026 Women of the Channel list can be found here crn.com/wotc.