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Holly Garcia from Panduit Named on CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel List

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — (May 9, 2022) — Panduit Corp., a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Holly Garcia, Vice President, Data Center, to its Women of the Channel list for 2022. This esteemed list honors the incredible accomplishments of female leaders in the IT channel. Those named on this annual list come from all corners of the IT channel — including vendors, distributors and solution providers — whose vision, expertise and contributions make an impact on the industry every day.

By bringing innovative concepts, strategic business planning and comprehensive channel initiatives to life, these extraordinary women support partners and customers with exceptional leadership. CRN celebrates these women, who are so deserving of recognition, for their constant dedication to channel excellence.

As Vice President, Data Center, Garcia is responsible for the profitable growth of Panduit’s Data Center business globally and leads its Engineering, Product Management, Business Development and Alliances organizations. Since joining Panduit in 2020, Garcia has worked with her team to help elevate Panduit’s presence within the IT channel over a five-year period, brought new ideas to the table and provided direction to align foundational elements of doing business to how the channel goes to market. Additionally, throughout her 25-year career in the space, Garcia has worked tirelessly to embrace challenges, learn from mentors and bring new women into the channel.

 “Holly is an inspirational, driven and passionate leader who ensures Panduit continues to innovate, lead and develop solutions within the Data Center market that will lead to continued growth within the channel,” said Tom Kelly, Senior Vice President, Network and Electrical Infrastructure, Panduit. “We want to extend our thanks to CRN for recognizing Holly’s work and achievements to be one of the Women of the Channel in 2022.”

“We are proud to once again recognize the remarkable leaders on this year’s Women of the Channel list. Their influence, confidence and diligence continue to accelerate channel success significantly,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “Their accomplishments will inspire others, and we look forward to witnessing their future contributions to the channel.”

CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/WOTC.

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