ESET’s Ryan Grant Named a 2026 CRN Channel Chief
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ESET, a leading cybersecurity company, has announced that Ryan Grant, Senior Vice President of Global Channels and Partnerships, has been named a “2026 Channel Chief” by CRN, a prominent technology industry news brand.
The Channel Chiefs list recognises influential technology leaders who are driving channel strategy, supporting partners, and shaping business growth within the IT ecosystem. This annual honour reflects Grant’s leadership in advancing ESET’s partner-centric initiatives and strengthening its global channel programme.
Leadership in the Channel Ecosystem
In his role, Grant oversees ESET’s global channel strategy, forging strong relationships with partners, distributors, and resellers to expand the company’s cybersecurity footprint. His work focuses on creating tools and programmes that support partner success and drive revenue growth across diverse markets.
The CRN Channel Chief designation highlights executives who demonstrate a deep understanding of partner challenges and deliver strategic support that enables channel organisations to thrive in a competitive technology landscape.
Support for Partners and Growth Initiatives
Under Grant’s leadership, ESET has introduced initiatives to foster partner engagement, enhance training and enablement resources, and improve go-to-market alignment. These efforts strengthen the company’s ability to deliver market-relevant solutions while empowering partners with tools that drive mutual success.
ESET’s channel programme focuses on enabling partners with expertise in areas such as endpoint security, hybrid IT protection, and advanced threat defence, in alignment with business security priorities across the enterprise segment.
Recognition by CRN
CRN’s Channel Chiefs list is widely recognised across the technology industry and honours executives who act as champions for the partner community. Inclusion on this list underscores Grant’s leadership and ESET’s ongoing commitment to channel partners.
To learn more about ESET’s partner programmes and security solutions, visit the official ESET website.