Cybersecurity company Barracuda Networks strengthens its global partner strategy by recruiting experienced industry professional Michelle Hodges as the new Senior Vice President of Channels and Alliances. Michelle Hodges will work to drive the company's global channel strategy, accelerate growth and deepen collaboration with partners worldwide.

– The appointment of Michelle Hodges "Strengthens our commitment to providing our partners with innovative solutions and security services that are easy to buy, implement and use. Her experience and leadership will be critical to further develop our Barracuda Partner Success Program, enhance our go-to-market strategy and accelerate growth," said Geoff Waters, Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks.

Michelle Hodges has previously been Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships and Alliances at Ivanti. She has also held leadership roles responsible for channel and alliance strategy at Gigamon, Intel, VMware, SAP and Microsoft, among others.

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Michelle Hodges is a well-known profile in the industry and has been appointed CRN Channel Chief, one of CRN's Power 100 Women of the Channel and one of Channel Future's Top Cybersecurity Leaders, among other things.

– Barracudas "Our partner-focused strategy and strong reputation as a provider of market-leading solutions make the company a strong player. I look forward to working with our partners to strengthen our global presence, help customers meet today's threats and create long-term growth and value," concludes Michelle Hodges.