Celebrating WatchGuard’s Women of the Channel Honorees in CRN’s 2025 List
We’re proud to share that seven outstanding members of WatchGuard Technologies’ leadership team have been recognized in CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel list. This annual recognition celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.
This year, CRN recognized more than 1,700 remarkable women who are driving innovation, building strategic alliances, and accelerating success across the IT channel.
A Special Honor: CRN Power 100
We are especially thrilled to announce that Michelle Welch, WatchGuard’s chief marketing officer and SVP of Business Strategy, has once again been named to CRN’s Power 100, a select subset of the Women of the Channel list that recognizes the most influential leaders making a profound difference in the channel. This marks Michelle’s seventh consecutive year receiving this top-tier distinction ‒ an extraordinary achievement that underscores her vision, commitment, and leadership.
Meet Our 2025 CRN Women of the Channel Honorees:
- Michelle Welch – Power 100 Honoree
- Alexandra McWethy, Director of Demand Generation
- Tracy Hillstrom, Vice President of Brand and Content Marketing
- Cathryne Rowe, Director of Partner Ecosystem in Field Marketing
- Hillary Taylor-Hartle, Partner Ecosystem Growth Manager
- Karen Ray, Global Vice President, Field and Partner Marketing
- Sandra Takeuchi, Vice President of Product Training and Publications
These dynamic women help fuel WatchGuard’s global partner growth through strategic leadership and a relentless focus on enablement, ensuring our partners stay ahead in a competitive market. Their efforts reflect WatchGuard’s commitment to delivering real security for the real world, offering practical, enterprise-grade solutions that empower customers and partners alike.
Empowering Women at WatchGuard
At WatchGuard, we believe in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce where all voices are heard and valued. Our Women of WatchGuard (WoW) employee resource group is a testament to that commitment. With more than 200 members across 22 countries, WoW supports women through mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities. Whether through virtual workshops or live events at our regional hubs ‒ from India and China to Brazil, the U.S., Canada, and Spain ‒ WoW continues to champion gender equity and empower the next generation of leaders.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our 2025 CRN Women of the Channel honorees. Their dedication and leadership reflect the very best of WatchGuard’s channel-first philosophy. Congratulations to each of our winners!
Read more about CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel program and view the complete list of 2025 winners here and in the June issue of CRN Magazine. Stay tuned to our blog for all the latest WatchGuard announcements, insights, and industry honors.
