ATLANTA, GA, February 6, 2025 – Sovos, the always-on compliance company, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Chris Clinton, Chief Partner Officer, to the prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
As chief partner officer at Sovos, Chris drives global partner revenue contributions through a combination of new opportunities and the expansion of current partnerships. With more than 25 years of global partner expertise, Chris is well-known within the partner community. He has received multiple Channel Chiefs awards and has extensive experience growing partnership programs across several categories – GSI (global, national, regional), ISV, cloud, solution provider, OEM/Embedded, MSP, and distribution.
“The world of tax compliance continues to grow in complexity and businesses all over the world are dependent on our technology to satisfy regulations in locations they operate,” said Clinton. “By continuing to build a robust network of partners globally, we are making access easier to critical technology easier for businesses of all sizes and across industries.”
The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.
“This year’s honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Each of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They’ve set a high bar in the channel, and we’re thrilled to recognize their standout achievements.”
CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2025 print issue of CRN® Magazine and online beginning February 3rd 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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Contact:
Artineh Aladadian
SourceCode Communications (On behalf of Sovos)
artineh.aladadian@sourcecodecomms.com
