Assured Data Protection, a global MSP specializing in data protection, disaster recovery and cyber resilience, has expanded Tony Giannini’s role from global VP of innovation to include VP of channels, Americas. Giannini’s broadened role is designed to align Assured’s innovation and product strategy more closely with its partner-led go-to-market execution, the company said.
As VP of channels, Giannini will lead Assured’s channel organization across North America, Canada and Latin America.
Giannini has more than a decade of senior channel leadership experience. Prior to joining Assured, he held national and global channel leadership positions across the MSP, reseller and alliance ecosystem, working closely with service providers, distributors and strategic technology partners. His background spans building and scaling partner programs, supporting MSP-led go-to-market models, and aligning channel execution with high-growth platforms, the company said.
By combining innovation and channel leadership, Assured intends to remove traditional silos between product development and partner delivery, creating a direct feedback loop between its partner community and innovation pipeline, officials said.
“When innovation and the channel operate as one, we shorten the distance between idea and impact,” Giannini said. “Our partners are deeply connected to customer needs. Bringing that insight directly into our innovation strategy allows us to build, refine and deliver services that are immediately relevant, easier to adopt, and more valuable in real-world environments.”
“Our growth has always been driven by long-term partnerships built on trust and consistent delivery,” said Brian Dutton, chief revenue officer, Americas. “Expanding Tony’s role reinforces that commitment, aligning our innovation strategy directly with the partners who take our services to market.”
Assured intends to strengthen relationships with its top national partners while developing new relationships with regional and mid-market partners across the United States. The company also has targeted expansion in Canada and Latin America, officials said.
