CLEVELAND, OH, July 6, 2026— AgileBlue, AI-native SecOps platform, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Dani Pickens, VP of Global Channels, as an Inclusive Channel Leader for 2026. This CRN list spotlights vendor, distributor and solution provider executives helping to create greater equity across the IT channel.
Each of these honorees is dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion within their organizations, the IT channel and the entire industry. With this list, CRN highlights the importance of championing and building diversity and belonging in the channel ecosystem.
Dani Pickens serves as Vice President of Global Channel at AgileBlue, where she leads the company’s partner-led growth strategy across MSPs, VARs, resellers, technology services distributors, and strategic alliances. In this role, she is building a modern, enablement-first partner program designed to help partners drive real outcomes for their customers, faster and with greater confidence.
Pickens brings deep experience modernizing partner ecosystems across cybersecurity and cloud markets, with a track record of building high-performing channel organizations focused on enablement, co-selling, and revenue acceleration. Her leadership comes at a pivotal moment for AgileBlue as the company scales its AI-native SecOps platform and deepens its commitment to partner-led go-to-market execution.
“This year’s Inclusive Channel Leaders honorees set a powerful standard for the industry,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “By elevating diverse voices and cultivating inclusive cultures, they are driving meaningful progress across their organizations and the channel as a whole. We’re inspired by their leadership and applaud their commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive IT ecosystem.”
“I’m deeply grateful for this recognition from CRN. Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed by incredible mentors and leaders who opened doors, believed in me, and encouraged me to bring others along on the journey. The best teams are built when everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute,” said Dani Pickens, Vice President of Global Channel at AgileBlue. “Inclusion isn’t just about representation, it’s about creating a culture where people can thrive, grow, and help one another succeed. I’m proud to be part of an organization like AgileBlue, where those values are embraced from the top down.”
The 2026 Inclusive Channel Leaders list will be featured online on July 6 at crn.com/inclusive-leaders.
About AgileBlue
AgileBlue is redefining security operations with an AI-native, all-in-one SecOps platform designed to detect, investigate, and shut down cyber threats with speed and precision, and now including Shadow AI Monitoring. Powered by decision-making, agentic AI and backed by 24/7 security experts, AgileBlue eliminates silos and reduces alert noise.
The platform delivers enterprise-grade protection across endpoint, cloud, and network environments. While others are still detecting threats, AgileBlue has already responded, automating critical actions while keeping human analysts in the loop. Purpose-built for the mid-market, AgileBlue provides seamless integration, intelligent automation, and a trusted security partnership that enables organizations to move from reactive defense to proactive resilience.
Learn more at AgileBlue.com.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
