ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), the leading international value-added
distributor of specialty technology products, is pleased to announce
that Christy Thompson, vice president of worldwide marketing, has been
named one of CRN’s 2014 Channel Chiefs. This prestigious list includes
leaders in the IT channel and recognizes those executives directly
responsible for driving channel sales and growth within their
organization, while evangelizing the importance of the channel
throughout the IT industry. CRN Channel Chiefs were selected by the CRN
editorial team based on channel experience, program innovations,
channel-driven revenue, and public support for the importance of IT
channel sales.
Ms. Thompson joined ScanSource in 2005 and has served in her current
position since 2013, where she leads the Company’s marketing and
branding initiatives across all geographies. She also works closely with
the Company’s executives to create comprehensive, results-driven
marketing strategies and to better understand channel landscapes and
stakeholder opinions.
“Christy’s extensive marketing background and experience at ScanSource
have been instrumental in helping to grow and develop our worldwide
marketing team, as well as amplify our marketing strategies across the
globe,” said Buck Baker, president, Worldwide Barcode and Security,
ScanSource, Inc.
“We are pleased to highlight the many executives throughout the industry
who work tirelessly to advance the standing of the channel community
within their organizations. The CRN Channel Chief honorees lead, inspire
and engage peers and serve as valuable advocates to help ensure the
health and longevity of the channel within the IT industry. We applaud
their efforts and look forward to their continued success,” said Robert
Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company is the channel community's trusted authority for
growth and innovation, with established brands including CRN, XChange
Events, IPED, and SharedVue. For more than three decades, we have
leveraged our proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive
sales and marketing solutions for the technology channel. The Channel
Company provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement,
Demand Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology
partnerships. Learn more at www.thechannelcompany.com.
About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is the leading international distributor
of specialty technology products, focusing on point-of-sale (POS) and
barcode, communications and physical security solutions. ScanSource’s
teams provide value-added services and operate from two technology
segments, Worldwide Barcode & Security and Worldwide Communications &
Services. ScanSource is committed to helping its reseller customers
choose, configure, and deliver the industry’s best products across
almost every vertical market in North America, Latin America and Europe.
Founded in 1992, the Company ranks #711 on the Fortune 1000. For more
information, visit www.scansource.com.
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