Gigamon Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales Dee Dee Acquista Recognized as 2025 CRN® Channel Chief

Proven leader drives ‘channel-first strategy’ for leading deep observability vendor

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gigamon, a leading deep observability company, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Dee Dee Acquista, vice president of Worldwide Channel Sales at Gigamon, to the prestigious 2025 CRN^® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

Since joining Gigamon in 2023, Acquista has led the company’s channel-first strategy, elevating the Gigamon Catalyst Partner Program and further expanding customer adoption of the Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline. Under Acquista’s leadership, Gigamon recently unveiled an enhanced partner margin program designed to reward partner engagement with both new and existing accounts. The expanded program recognizes channel partners' crucial role in delivering the company’s deep observability pipeline solution across complex cloud, virtual, and on-premises infrastructure.

“As a channel-first organization, we rely on our partners as trusted advisors and cybersecurity experts to help customers secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure,” said Acquista. “This recognition is both an honor and a reflection of the quality of our global channel network and the deep partnerships we’ve created and fostered. Together with our partners, we remain committed to delivering the deep observability capabilities that organizations need to navigate today's increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.”

The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.

“This year’s honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Each of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They’ve set a high bar in the channel, and we’re thrilled to recognize their standout achievements.”

CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the Feb. 2025 print issue of CRN^® Magazine and online beginning Feb. 3 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.

The Gigamon Catalyst Channel Program, which now has more than 2,000 partners worldwide, is a key component of the company’s continued success in delivering hybrid cloud security solutions. Since its inception, the Gigamon Catalyst Partner Program has received six consecutive five-star ratings in CRN's Partner Program Guide. More information can be found here.

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