The two managers join the team to coordinate channel strategies and accelerate growth
Ivanti Inc., provider of the Neurons automation platform that discovers, manages, protects and supports IT assets from the cloud to the edge, has named Michelle W. Hodges as Senior Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances and John Beuchert as Vice President, assumes the role of Global Partner Programs and Strategy. Beuchert and Hodges join Ivanti to advance channel strategies and enable partners to leverage the full range of capabilities available in Ivanti Neurons with their customers.
“We are thrilled that Michelle and John are joining Ivanti to enhance partner relationships and further strengthen our ecosystem,” said Dennis Kozak, Chief Operating Officer di Ivanti. “Both have significant operational channel management experience and proven ability to execute. Ivanti Neurons' offering creates a significant opportunity for partners in diverse markets to generate value and better meet customer needs."
Michelle Hodges has gained international experience working with companies undergoing global expansion, both in terms of operational strategies and go-to-market. Hodges has specialized in working at companies such as Microsoft, VMWare and Business Objects, helping to build global channels, services and collaboration opportunities, while recently leading GitLab's channel business as it went public. He holds an MBA. in International Management and an M.A. in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and earned a BA in French Literature and Philosophy from Whittier College.
“I am excited to join Ivanti and work to create value for our partner community,” he said Hodges. “Ivanti's partner program offers tremendous opportunity, and my primary focus will be to build on the foundation of the ecosystem strategy and expand our programs around the world. I am committed to driving Ivanti's impact by creating value and profitability through our Go-To-Market strategies, projects and processes."
Beuchert is a channel expert who has driven sales growth by building effective relationships around global channel strategies, analytics and incentive-based programs, with a strong background in SaaS solutions and Fortune companies 500. He was most recently Global Head of Partner Programs and Operations at Freshworks and has held channel leadership roles with brands including Citrix, CA, Veritas and Symantec. Beuchert holds an MBA in Business and Entrepreneurship from Westminster College and a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida.
“At Ivanti I have the opportunity to develop a strong community that can have a real impact for partners and customers,” he said Beuchert. “I was attracted by the culture of collaboration and the multiple opportunities that exist at Ivanti and I am ready to transfer this same culture to our partner community. Ivanti has the right solutions to help organizations solve the problems that arise in today's hybrid work environment and meet the needs of IT teams and employees.”
The Ivanti Partner Program was designed with the overall belief that together we improve. Ivanti partners receive exclusive access to resources, tools and collaborations to grow their businesses. Ivanti is continuously increasing investments in partnerships, offering greater benefits and support through the Partner Program. Ivanti offers partners a unique opportunity to grow their business by providing market-leading solutions to customers of all sizes around the world.
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