Acronis Sales Chief Honored as EMEA Channel Leader
Event summary
- Ronan McCurtin, VP of Sales Europe, Israel & Africa at Acronis, has been recognized as a 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leader.
- The recognition highlights McCurtin's role in expanding Acronis’ partner network, particularly among managed service providers (MSPs).
- CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, annually recognizes leaders shaping channel strategy and driving innovation.
- McCurtin has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity and IT channel ecosystem.
The big picture
This recognition underscores the increasing importance of channel partnerships in the cybersecurity sector, where direct sales are often insufficient to reach a broad customer base. Acronis’ focus on MSPs reflects a broader trend toward outsourced security services, driven by a shortage of in-house cybersecurity expertise among many businesses. The award also highlights the influence of The Channel Company and its CRN publication within the European IT channel ecosystem.
What we're watching
- Channel Dependency
- Acronis’ reliance on its partner network for growth, particularly in EMEA, makes McCurtin’s continued leadership and the health of those relationships critical to future performance.
- MSPs Adoption
- The pace at which MSPs integrate Acronis’ cyber protection solutions will dictate the effectiveness of the partner-first strategy and overall market penetration.
- Competitive Landscape
- How Acronis’ partner program and McCurtin’s leadership stack against competitors’ channel strategies will determine its ability to retain and attract partners in a crowded market.
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