The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) today announced its board of directors for the 2026–2027 term.
Elected by GTIA members in good standing, the new board will help guide the association’s strategic direction as GTIA continues to serve as the place where the IT channel connects, collaborates, and grows.
The newly elected voting members bring inclusive executive leadership, operational expertise, and a global perspective to advance the people and businesses of the IT channel. As stewards of the association’s governance and long‑term impact, the board will ensure GTIA remains a trusted voice for the IT channel.
The new board members include:
- Andrew Allen, Non-Executive Chairman, Aabyss, is a Chartered Director with more than 20 years of experience across business and technology. He has served as Vice Chair of the GTIA MSP Interest Group for UK & Ireland and as a judge for the Spotlight Awards. He was also invited to speak at the launch of the mentorship program in UK & Ireland, and more recently was asked to be a Genius at the UK & Ireland Community Forum. He is based in Liverpool, U.K
- Jennifer Anaya, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Ingram Micro, is a seasoned technology industry executive with more than two decades of experience driving global brand strategy, customer engagement and community‑led growth. She has served on GTIA advisory councils and brings deep expertise in global marketing leadership and industry advocacy to the GTIA Board. She is based in Orange County, Calif.
- Jennifer Roy, CEO, Nucleus Networks, brings more than a decade of MSP leadership experience. A respected leader within Canada’s technology community, she recently served as the Co-Chair of the GTIA ITSP Interest Group and the North America Executive Committee. In addition, she is actively involved in Global Women in Technology (GWIT) and helped create the GTIA GWIT Playbook, which now provides guidance for recruiting, hiring and retaining women in tech. Roy has also participated as a mentor in the GTIA Mentorship program and is a founding member of GTIA’s first Trust Circle. She is based in Vancouver, Canada.
GTIA has also appointed Luis Giraldo, Chief Evangelist at ScalePad, as a non‑voting board advisor. A technology industry leader with more than 20 years of experience, Giraldo brings deep expertise in community development and operational excellence to support the Board’s strategic priorities. He was previously Vice-Chair of the GTIA SaaS Ecosystem Advisory Council.
Continuing their terms as GTIA board members are:
- Scott Barlow, GTIA Board of Directors Chair, Chief Evangelist and Global Head of Community, Sophos, Inc.
- Rob Rae, GTIA Board Vice Chair, Corporate Vice President of Community and Partner Experience, Pax8
- Tracy Pound, Immediate Past Chair, GTIA Board of Directors, Founder and Managing Director, Maximity Limited
- Toni Clayton-Hine, Chief Marketing Officer, EY Americas
- Carrie Green, CEO, The CanIT Collective
- Jason Magee, CEO, Cynet Security
- Peter Melby, CEO, New Charter Technologies
- Kimberly Penn, President, Webtropolis
- Joanna Riley, CEO and founder, Censia
- John Scola, Global Vice President, Partner Business Development, SAP
Allyance Communications Founder and CEO Quy “Q” Nguyen and Carnival UK Chief Digital Information Officer Steven Capper will step down upon completion of their terms of service.
