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 significant 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 achieve a 255% year-over-year increase in channel annual contract value and a doubling of revenue from fiscal year 2024 to 2025, marking a 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 innovation and strategic planning. Houghton's efforts in expanding Alkira's footprint into new markets such as Canada, China, and Australia have been crucial, with 72% of new client acquisitions coming through the channel and more than 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 leadership and expertise in the channel, which has significantly influenced the industry's trajectory and enhanced partner success. Houghton attributed this recognition to the Alkira team's unwavering commitment to innovation and 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.