Seven Global Mitel Leaders Featured on Channel List’s 2026 Women’s List

OTTAWA, Ontario – Mitel, a global leader in business communications, announced today that CRN^®a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized seven leaders from the company’s sales, channels, and marketing teams on the prestigious 2026 Women of the Channel list.

This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who are making a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are creative and strategic leaders committed to improving channel efficiency and supporting the success of their partners and customers.

“Strong channel partnerships don’t happen automatically,” said David Petts, Chief Sales Officer at Mitel. “They are built on consistency, thoughtfulness, and hard work at the grassroots level. Each of these leaders exemplifies that approach. From global partner program development to regional to market implementation, their contributions have directly shaped how our partners succeed with Mitel. We are proud to see their work and commitment highlighted by this well-deserved industry recognition.”

Mitel leaders named to the CRN 2026 Women of the Channel List include:

– Müge is a channel and sales leader with more than 20 years of experience, responsible for a diverse group of territories including Türkiye and Africa. He has built a reputation for helping partners navigate the unique challenges of each market, from product positioning to go-to-market strategy. Over the past year, he has worked closely with our partners as an operational consultant, providing the regional insight and strategic guidance needed to create channel plans that deliver long-term growth.

– With over two decades of channel experience, Fiona leads key aspects of Mitel’s Global Partner Program. His expertise includes program development, management, and partner empowerment. In 2025, he played a key role in building a unified partner program, driving tool chain integration and introducing an advanced partner relationship management (PRM) experience that transformed the way partners engage with Mitel.

– With 23 years in the IT industry, Ilona brings deep experience working with channel partners, VARs, distributors, program integrators, and consultants, while managing marketing campaigns from end-to-end to strategic planning to implementation. In 2025, he played a key role in the transformation of the channel after the acquisition of Mitel, taking the approach of integrating the environment of the two different partners and ensuring the continuity of the partners navigating this transition.

– Meloni leads global partner marketing and Americas partner platform marketing, driving how the partner ecosystem is positioned and activated across regions. With 30 years in the communications industry, he aligns strategies, messages, and programs that enable partners to engage customers and accelerate go-to-market impact, supporting consistent storytelling and measurable growth across our partner community.

– Sara drives business excellence through cross-channel marketing programs that provide partners with the tools and programs to effectively engage consumers. Last year, he led an account-based marketing (ABM) program that expanded Mitel’s business pipeline to channel managers, supported by a series of partner events in key markets with target accounts.

Rhonda leads the growth strategy and sales force for US and Canadian SMB distribution and SMB partners. With deep experience in strategic planning and market development, he is known for building trust across the channel ecosystem and translating that into results. Over the past year, he has implemented targeted initiatives that align partner revenue trends with Mitel’s business priorities, leading to measurable results for the North American channel.

Ashley is responsible for Mitel’s go-to-market strategy for hospitality solutions and directly supports twenty-two specialty partners. His relationships with leading hospitality companies create direct visibility of Mitel’s communication solutions at the property level, opening opportunities for channel partners to collaborate. Last year, this translated into limited growth in Mitel’s hospitality revenue.

“It’s an honor to celebrate the incredible achievements of these women who are making a significant difference in the entire IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of US Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to bold, innovative strategies that drive change, growth, and success in their organizations and the broader channel. We are proud to see their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”