The Channel Company Executive and Leadership Team

Matthew Yorke, the Chief Executive Officer at The Channel Company, directs the overarching strategy and operational execution for the global technology channel ecosystem. Yorke guides the company's mission to provide premier business and marketing services, ensuring IT vendors, solution providers, distributors, and technology partners receive critical support for channel communication, recruitment, enablement, engagement, demand generation, and market intelligence. Overseeing the strategic direction of flagship brands like CRN, CRN UK, Computing, and Channel Partner Insight, Yorke ensures these properties deliver essential news, analysis, and insights to international markets. Under Yorke's leadership, The Channel Company expands its comprehensive suite of services, including content marketing, channel strategy consulting, full-service partner marketing, data and analytics, and AI-powered marketing solutions. Matthew Yorke also champions the production of industry-leading events such as XChange conferences and the Women of the Channel platform, reinforcing the company's commitment to fostering leadership and support within the technology industry.

Gary Bannett, the Chief Financial Officer at The Channel Company, manages all financial operations and fiscal strategy, ensuring the company's sustained growth and profitability. Bannett oversees budgeting, financial planning, risk management, and investment strategies, directly supporting the delivery of business and marketing services to the global technology channel. This role involves optimizing financial performance across all divisions, including media properties like CRN and international brands, as well as the comprehensive suite of consulting and marketing solutions. Bannett ensures robust financial controls are in place to support channel communication, recruitment, enablement, and demand generation initiatives for IT vendors and solution providers. The Chief Financial Officer also plays a critical part in evaluating the financial viability of new service offerings, such as AI-powered marketing solutions, and supports the strategic planning for major events like XChange conferences. Gary Bannett's financial acumen provides a stable foundation for The Channel Company's market intelligence and partner engagement services.

Jade Surrette, the President, Agency Services at The Channel Company, leads the strategic development and execution of all agency offerings, driving client success in the technology channel ecosystem. Surrette oversees the comprehensive suite of services including content marketing, channel strategy consulting, full-service partner marketing, data and analytics, and AI-powered marketing solutions. This leadership position is pivotal in ensuring IT vendors and solution providers achieve their goals for channel communication, recruitment, enablement, and demand generation. Surrette directs teams responsible for crafting impactful marketing campaigns and providing actionable market intelligence to partners. The President, Agency Services also plays a key role in the planning and delivery of industry-leading events such as XChange conferences, enhancing partner engagement and fostering market growth. Jade Surrette's expertise ensures The Channel Company's agency services remain at the forefront of innovation, providing unparalleled value to the global technology channel.

Erika McGrath, the Chief People Officer at The Channel Company, directs all human capital strategies and organizational development initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture. McGrath oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement, professional development, and compensation and benefits programs, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent essential for delivering premier business and marketing services to the technology channel. This leadership role is crucial for supporting the company's mission of enabling IT vendors and solution providers through effective channel communication and enablement strategies. The Chief People Officer ensures that internal operations align with the company's values and strategic goals, particularly in areas like market intelligence and demand generation. Erika McGrath also champions initiatives that support employee well-being and professional growth, contributing to the success of industry-leading events and platforms like Women of the Channel. McGrath's focus on people operations strengthens The Channel Company's capacity to innovate and serve its global client base.