Ivanti Appoints Two to Lead Channel Strategy

Ivanti, a provider of the Ivanti Neurons automation platform that discovers, manages, secures and services IT assets from cloud to edge, announced the appointment of Michelle W. Hodges (left) as Senior Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances and John Beuchert as Vice President, Global Partner Programs and Strategy.

“We are thrilled to have Michelle and John join Ivanti to strengthen our partner relationships and further build our ecosystem,” said Dennis Kozak, chief operating officer at Ivanti. “Their addition to our team will further enable Ivanti to focus our efforts in the field, maximize our partnerships, and provide our customers with superior support. They both bring deep experience in leading world-class channel operations and have a proven ability to execute.”

Hodges has global experience working with companies in international expansion in operating and go-to-market strategies. Most recently, Hodges led the channel business at GitLab during its IPO. Her understanding of how indirect routes to market contribute to overall operating efficiency, revenue growth and customer value was formed during her time with companies like Microsoft, VMWare and Business Objects while building global channels, services, and alliance opportunities.

She has an MBA in International Management and an M.A. in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a B.A. in French Literature and Philosophy from Whittier College.

Beuchert (right) is a seasoned channel executive who has driven double-digit sales growth through building productive relationships around global channel strategy, analytics and incentive-based programs with a strong SaaS and Fortune 500 background. He most recently was Global Head of Partner Programs and Operations for Freshworks and has held leadership channel roles with brands such as Citrix, CA, Veritas and Symantec.

Beuchert received an MBA in Business and Entrepreneurship from Westminster College and a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida.

For more information about the Ivanti Partner Program or to apply to become an Ivanti Partner, visit: https://www.ivanti.com/partners.