ATLANTA, GA, February 3, 2026 – Sovos, the always-on tax compliance company, announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Chris Clinton, chief partner officer, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
As chief partner officer at Sovos, Chris spearheads worldwide partner-driven revenue growth by cultivating fresh collaborations and deepening existing relationships. Drawing on over two decades of international partnership leadership, Chris has established a prominent reputation in the channel ecosystem. His track record includes numerous Channel Chief accolades and proven success scaling partner programs across diverse models, including global, national, and regional system integrators, independent software vendors, cloud platforms, solution providers, OEM/embedded partnerships, managed service providers, and distributor networks.
“Tax compliance regulations are becoming increasingly intricate, and organizations worldwide rely on our solutions to meet requirements in every market where they do business,” Clinton noted. “Through strategic expansion of our global partner ecosystem, we’re ensuring that companies of every scale and sector can readily access the essential compliance technology they need.”
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success. Other Sovos executives earning this prestigious honor in 2026 include: Heidi Biggar, vice president of partner marketing; Tom Nierlich, vice president, strategic alliances, Americas; Danielle Moore, senior director, global partner programs & strategy.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs
About Sovos
Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes 16 billion+ transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in almost 200 countries.
More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications. Learn more at sovos.com.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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