GTT Appoints Chris Jones as National Vice President of Channel Partners for the Americas
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Leading communications and security as a service provider is hiring a proven and reliable channel veteran to drive growth and improve partner and customer success.
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ARLINGTON, Va. – GTT Communications, Inc., a leading network and security services provider for international organizations, has announced the appointment of Chris Jones as National Vice President of the Company’s Channel, Americas. In this role, Chris will lead GTT’s partner relations, channel sales, and channel enablement within the advisory (agent) channel to drive revenue and business growth for GTT, its partners, and their clients.
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“Chris Jones is an outstanding leader with a proven track record of growing partners and building trusted relationships across the channel ecosystem. His extensive industry expertise and deep understanding of the needs of our partners and their customers make him a valuable addition to our team,” said Sara Segers, Senior Vice President, Channel Program and Partners, Americas, GTT. “As we continue to expand and invest in our channel strategy, Chris will be instrumental in accelerating the success of everyone who relies on GTT and strengthening our position as a leading provider of secure cloud networking solutions. GTT continues to strengthen its commitment to the partner community through strategic investments that drive partner and customer success. With a channel strategy focused on continuously improving our partner experience, GTT delivers on-demand innovation through the GTT Envision platform while providing the on-demand services, sales support, and efficiencies needed to accelerate growth with GTT.”
Mr. Jones previously worked for AT&T as their AVP for AT&T Partner Solutions, Alliances Channel and ACC Business. In 2024, he was named Channel Influencer of the Year by The Future of the Channel for his impactful contributions to the partner community and is widely regarded as a channel expert. With decades of channel experience, he brings a rich background in sales, go-to-market strategies, partnerships, and alliances. Mr. Jones holds a bachelor of psychology degree from Hobart & William Smith College.
“I am very excited to join GTT and have the opportunity to work with such a creative and partner-oriented team,” said Chris Jones. “GTT has built a strong reputation in the industry for its outstanding network and security solutions, and I am excited to partner with our partners to create new opportunities for growth, drive success, and deliver exceptional value to our partner customers. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and development of the GTT channel program.”
Janet Schijns, CEO of JSG, a leading channel consultant, shared her thoughts on the news: “GTT’s decision to bring in such a respected industry leader underscores its commitment to partners and customers alike. With Chris in this role, GTT’s strategy is poised to set a new level of partner success, enhance collaboration and accelerate shared success in the market.”
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About GTT
GTT is a leading network and security as a service provider for international organizations, connecting people and machines to data and applications – anywhere in the world. We serve thousands of organizations, bringing together the right people, partners and technology to reduce the burden on IT teams and solve the most pressing communication and security challenges. Built on our world-class Tier 1 network, the GTT Envision platform provides visibility, insights, orchestration and control, enabling customers to have actionable solutions to execute business operations and meet ongoing demand where, where and how. Our portfolio includes SASE, SD-WAN, security, Internet, voice and other communication options, accompanied by a series of professional services and specialized sales and support teams in local markets around the world. We work with our customers to bring Great Technology Together. For more information, please visit gtt.net.
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MaryLynn Heath, GTT
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Siria Nielsen, GTT
+31-6-2835-4259
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