Feb. 15, 2021 - All of us at Barco were thrilled to learn that CRN®, has named Kurt DeYoung, Vice President of Channels, Americas, to its 2021 list of Channel Chiefs. The prestigious CRN® Channel Chiefs list, released annually, recognizes leading IT channel vendor executives who continually demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, innovation, and growth.

Kurt DeYoung joined Barco in 2005 in the Healthcare Division, where he managed the field sales organization. Today, as VP of Channels, he is responsible for managing the channel sales model in the Americas region for the Entertainment and Enterprise divisions. He was selected by CRN’s editorial staff based on his dedication, industry prestige, and exceptional accomplishments as a channel advocate.

"CRN’s 2021 Channel Chiefs list includes the industry’s biggest channel evangelists, a group of individuals who work tirelessly on behalf of their partners and drive growth through the development of strong partner programs and innovative business strategies that help bring business-critical solutions to market," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "The Channel Company is proud to recognize these channel influencers and looks forward to following their continued success."

The 2021 Channel Chiefs are prominent leaders who have influenced the IT channel with cutting-edge strategies, programs, and partnerships. They will be featured in the February 2021 issue of CRN® Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.