N-able Taps Cybersecurity Sales Veteran as CRO to Fuel Upmarket Push — N-able, Inc.

Event summary

N-able appoints Russell Rosa as Chief Revenue Officer effective July 13, 2026.
Rosa brings 25+ years of channel sales experience from Sumo Logic, Cisco, and Actifio.
Frank Colletti exits after over two decades as EVP and CRO.
N-able serves 500,000 businesses globally through MSPs, VARs, and distributors.

The big picture

N-able's appointment of Russell Rosa underscores its commitment to a channel-driven commercial model amid increasing cybersecurity demand. The move comes as businesses face growing complexity and risk, with MSPs, VARs, and distributors playing pivotal roles in delivering security solutions. Rosa's track record in scaling partner programs positions N-able to capitalize on this trend, particularly as it targets larger enterprises.

What we're watching

Channel Strategy: How Rosa's channel-first approach will accelerate N-able's partner-led growth.
Upmarket Expansion: Whether N-able can successfully scale its offerings for larger enterprises.
Revenue Growth: The pace at which N-able can deliver double-digit growth through its global channel network.