Cybersecurity company Barracuda names a seasoned expert to expand partner collaboration and market presence
Barracuda Networks, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions, has appointed Michelle Hodges as its new Senior Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances. With over 20 years of experience across major technology companies, Hodges will lead Barracuda’s global partner program and channel development efforts.
Hodges previously served as SVP of Global Channels and Alliances at Ivanti, where she revamped partner models and scaled the business globally. She has also held executive roles at GitLab, VMware, SAP, Microsoft, Riverbed, and Gigamon. Her leadership approach is backed by proven success in optimizing alliance programs and unlocking new revenue paths for enterprise partners.
Channel Strategy and Program Enhancement
At Barracuda, Hodges is expected to guide the Partner Success Program into its next phase, focusing on ease of doing business, product readiness, and mutual growth.
According to Geoff Waters, Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda: “Michelle understands channel dynamics at every level. She’s not here to impose a template, but to build a system that works across varied global markets.”
Recognized by CRN as a Channel Chief, Hodges has been featured among the Power 100 Women of the Channel, and highlighted by Channel Futures as a cybersecurity leader.
Professional Background
Hodges holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in International Policy Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. She earned her BA from Whittier College in French Literature and Philosophy.
She said, “Barracuda’s position as a channel-first company aligns with my experience. Our mission now is to refine how partners engage, sell, and support customers using our security products.”
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