SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/27/09 -- NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced that
Julie Parrish, vice president, Global Partner Sales, and Debbie Medal,
senior director, Marketing, Worldwide Channel Programs, have been
recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as two of the Top 100 Women
in the Channel. The Top 100 Women in the Channel were chosen by the editors
of the magazine based on their achievements as executives and the amount of
influence they wield over the technology channel.
Parrish is responsible for NetApp's global channel sales revenue for all
partner types, overall go-to-market channel strategy, and the company's
global NetApp Partner Program. Medal is responsible for developing NetApp's
execution strategy for all worldwide channel communications and channel
marketing. Parrish and Medal each possess more than 20 years of experience
in the channel and were driving forces behind the strategy and execution of
the company's recently enhanced NetApp Partner Program. Under Parrish's
leadership, this year the NetApp Partner Program also received
certification as a Five-Star Partner Program from Everything Channel,
recognition that shows the strength of the partner relationships NetApp has
built as well as its dedication and commitment to its partner community.
"NetApp is honored that Everything Channel selected two women from the
company to receive the Top 100 Women in the Channel recognition," said
Julie Parrish, vice president, Global Partner Sales. "Debbie and I are
proud to be included in the company of such intelligent, hard-working women
as those named to the Everything Channel Top 100 Women in the Channel list.
Being named to this list is a real accomplishment for NetApp. It indicates
the strength of our channel program and the mutually beneficial
relationships we have built with our partners. We are committed to
investing in our partners and helping them maximize their revenue
opportunities."
"We are very pleased to see women executives reaching the highest levels in
a wide range of dynamic companies. It is with great pleasure that we honor
the women that have made a profound impact in the technology marketplace.
We offer our congratulations to Julie and Debbie for their significant
contributions to our industry," Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president
and editorial director, Everything Channel.
For additional information on the NetApp VIP Program please visit
http://www.netapp.com/us/how-to-buy/resellers/reseller-partners.html.
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