Anomali’s Micheal McCollough Recognized on the Prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Chiefs List
CRN® Channel Chiefs list awards McCollough for efforts in leading the global expansion of Anomali’s Security and IT Operations Platform through strategic channel partnerships
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 4, 2025 – Anomali, the leading global AI-powered Security and IT Operations Platform, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Micheal McCollough, Vice President of Global Channel Sales, to the prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. The list recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
Drawing on his global market experience and deep cybersecurity expertise, McCollough was brought into Anomali to develop and implement a global channel strategy that prioritizes partner enablement, growth, and innovation. McCollough and his team continue to build strategic alliances with leading technology and cybersecurity resellers and solution providers worldwide. Under his leadership, partner friendly business processes, new partner-facing tools, and enhanced incentives for Anomali sellers and partners have been implemented to enhance the effectiveness of Anomali's Partner Ecosystem. These initiatives will serve as a force multiplier, driving Anomali’s growth as a leader in AI-powered security, IT, and threat intelligence operations—offering innovative, diverse, and cost-efficient approaches.
“Being recognized on the CRN® Channel Chiefs list is an incredible honor that reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said McCollough. “I was drawn to Anomali because of the exceptional people, disruptive technology, and opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our channel-first approach ensures every partner conversation is about collaboration and improving how we work together. As we continue to prioritize innovation and AI, I’m excited to drive Anomali’s channel strategy forward, ensuring our partners have the resources and support they need to thrive in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.”
The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.
“This year’s honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Each of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They’ve set a high bar in the channel, and we’re thrilled to recognize their standout achievements.”
CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2025 print issue of CRN® Magazine and online beginning February 3rd at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
To learn more about the Anomali Channel Partner Program, visit: https://www.anomali.com/partners/channel.
About Anomali
Anomali delivers the leading AI-Powered Security and IT Operations Platform. Only Anomali combines ETL, SIEM, Next-Gen SIEM, XDR, UEBA, SOAR, and TIP into one powerful platform. At the center is the Anomali Copilot, which navigates a proprietary cloud-native Data Lake to drive first-in-market speed, scale, and performance at a fraction of the cost. Modernize security and IT operations to protect and accelerate your organization with better analytics, visibility, productivity, and talent retention.
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