CHICAGO, May 5, 2026 – Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services, and connected vehicle programs, proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Philippa Chan, Senior Partner Marketing & Enablement Manager, Christina Lockyear, Director of Partner Marketing and Enablement and Sinead Marsh, Vice President of Partner Channel Marketing and Enablement on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2026.
The recognition of Philippa, Christina, and Sinead reflects the strength and depth of Aeris’ global channel leadership team. Over the past 12 months, this trio has worked in lockstep to transform Aeris into a partner-first organization, architecting a unified global framework that serves nearly 30 mobile network operator partners and 7,000 enterprise customers. From Marsh’s vision in establishing the company’s first formal channel program encompassing partner enablement alongside joint GTM, with out of the box demand generation campaigns, to Lockyear’s work pioneering a data-driven GTM engine, and Chan’s leadership in localizing these foundations for the critical APAC market, their combined efforts have redefined how Aeris supports its partners. Together, they have moved Aeris beyond traditional connectivity to become a strategic ally that empowers partners to navigate complex digital transformations with confidence and speed.
“It is a tremendous point of pride for Aeris to have three of our most talented leaders recognized simultaneously on the prestigious Women of the Channel list,” said Susanna Song, Chief Marketing Officer at Aeris. “This award is a powerful validation of the collaborative culture we’ve built here. Philippa, Christina, and Sinead have not only demonstrated individual excellence but have also shown the industry what is possible when a unified team works together to bridge global strategy with regional execution. Their combined win highlights Aeris’ collective commitment to building trust with our IoT Accelerator partners and the entire IoT ecosystem and delivering excellent partner enablement and success.”
This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting their partners and customers’ success.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”
The 2026 Women of the Channel will be featured online beginning May 4 at crn.com/wotc.
About Aeris
Aeris is the secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and intelligent IoT devices. It caters to connected cars, drones, autonomous mobility, robotics, utilities, energy, fleet management, logistics, medical devices, and manufacturing. Aeris serves over 7,000 enterprise customers and connects more than 115 million devices worldwide, including 41 million connected vehicles, supported by an ecosystem of 30+ mobile network operators. Enterprises rely on Aeris for the borderless connectivity, embedded security, observability, and proven scale that mission critical Physical AI programs demand.
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.
Media Contacts
Susanna Song, Chief Marketing Officer: Susanna.song@aeris.net
Kevin Petschow: KevinPetschow@guyergroup.com
The Channel Company Contact
Jessica Beaudet: jbeaudet@thechannelcompany.com
