Alkira's Doug Houghton Recognized in CRN's 2025 Top 100 Executives List for Driving Record Growth

Doug Houghton, Director of Channels at Alkira, has been honored with a place on CRN's 2025 Top 100 Executives list, a testament to his pivotal role in the company's remarkable growth and leadership in the Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS) sector. Houghton's strategic initiatives have propelled Alkira to a 255% year-over-year increase in channel annual contract value and a doubling of revenue from fiscal year 2024 to 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's global market presence.

The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list highlights leaders who have excelled in fostering IT channel growth through innovative and strategic efforts. Houghton's emphasis on global expansion, particularly into Canada, China, and Australia, has been a cornerstone of Alkira's success. This strategy has resulted in 72% of new customer acquisitions being channel-sourced, with over 60% of Alkira’s 130 global partners playing an active role in generating new business opportunities.

Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor at CRN, commended the listed executives for their exceptional leadership and channel expertise, which have been crucial in steering the industry's evolution and enhancing partner success. Houghton attributed this recognition to the collective effort and innovative spirit of the Alkira team, which has been instrumental in redefining enterprise networking solutions.

The achievements of Houghton and his peers will be showcased in the August edition of CRN Magazine, with digital coverage accessible from July 28 at https://www.CRN.com/Top100. This accolade not only celebrates individual excellence but also underscores the transformative impact of visionary leadership in the technology and business sectors.