ATLANTA, GA, JULY 15, 2025 — Sovos, the always-on compliance company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Chris Clinton, chief partner officer, as an Inclusive Channel Leader for 2025. This CRN list spotlights vendor, distributor, and solution provider executives helping to create greater equity across the IT channel.
Each of the honorees is dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion within their organizations, the IT channel, and the entire industry. With this list, CRN highlights the importance of championing and building diversity and belonging in the channel ecosystem.
As Chief Partner Officer at Sovos, Chris leads the global partner strategy, growing global partner revenue through new opportunities and expanding existing partnerships. He leads his team with open communication, collaboration and empathy, while fostering career development. Chris leverages his 25+ years of experience and industry recognition to maximize partner engagement and successfully manage relationships across multiple categories including the Big 4, system integrators (global, national, and regional), ISVs, solution providers, embedded, MSPs, and distribution.
“The honorees on this year’s Inclusive Channel Leaders list set a powerful example,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “They advance meaningful change by amplifying a multitude of voices and fostering company cultures where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We’re inspired by their impact and appreciate their efforts to lead the way in advancing inclusion and building a stronger IT channel.”
“Leadership is about providing opportunities and enabling all members of your team to have a voice in the process,” said Chris Clinton, Chief Partner Officer at Sovos. “Having an inclusive team has always been a priority for me because when you have differing viewpoints that is when true innovation takes place. When everyone agrees on everything, that makes me nervous. When we have healthy debate, I know we are onto something.”
The 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage starting online on July 7 at www.CRN.com/Inclusive-Leaders.
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 dev.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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