Celebrating Juliette McDonough’s recognition on CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel List and why partners are turning to KELA.

At KELA, being channel-first isn’t a slogan; it’s how we operate. Our partners are at the center of everything we do, and that commitment is reflected in the leaders building our program from the ground up.

That’s why we’re proud to share that Juliette McDonough, KELA’s VP of North American Channel, has been named to CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel list. The annual list celebrates women who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. 

Juliette’s inclusion is not just a personal milestone, it’s a reflection of KELA’s growing impact and ambition in the partner community.

Channel Comes First at KELA

KELA’s Global Partner Program was designed to be frictionless and flexible, tailored to the needs of resellers, MSSPs, and integrators who want to deliver real value to customers. Whether it's providing highly contextualized threat intelligence or acting as an extension of the partner team during the sales cycle, KELA is all-in.

We know what partners want:

• Actionable threat intelligence that sets them apart in the market

• Sales models that flex to fit their business

• Real support—not just once a quarter, but every step of the way

• Ease of doing business and a team that shows up

Juliette and the team are leading the charge in North America with these principles, building long-term, collaborative relationships that drive real growth for everyone involved.

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Juliette brings 15 years of channel leadership, having built high-impact partner programs at Cato Networks and Windstream. Since joining KELA in early 2025, she’s been laser-focused on recruitment, enablement, and strengthening alliances. Her drive, strategic thinking, and “partner-first” mindset have made her a standout in the cybersecurity space—and a force multiplier for KELA’s channel expansion.

On the other side of the globe, Dave Gill, Head of Channel in EMEA, has been building KELA’s presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for over three years. With experience from Barracuda and McAfee, Dave’s deep knowledge of cybersecurity and partner ecosystems has been essential in scaling KELA’s footprint abroad.

What’s Next?

Our momentum is just getting started. With record-setting sales growth, expanded partner offerings, and an unmatched intelligence platform, KELA is becoming the go-to choice for partners looking to differentiate their security portfolios for customers. 

Want to see what channel-first looks like? Learn more about KELA’s channel program here.