NASHVILLE, TN – [June 11, 2026] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named four of Arctiq’s technical leaders as 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader. This CRN list honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to the growth and success of their organization.
Those recognized include:
The annual list spotlights rising-star executives, managers and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in their roles with solution provider organizations, including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs and IT consultants.
"At Arctiq, our greatest differentiator has always been our people,” said Chris McMillen, Chief Revenue Officer, Arctiq. “Technical talent, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for solving customer challenges are embedded in our culture. Wes, Tim, Alex, and Alexandre exemplify what the next generation of technology leadership looks like - deeply technical, passionate about their craft, and focused on delivering real outcomes. Their recognition by CRN reflects not only their individual achievements, but also the strength of the technical community we're continuing to build across Arctiq."
“The leaders recognized in CRN’s 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider list have distinguished themselves as ambitious innovators early in their IT channel careers,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “Their creativity and impact are already elevating their organizations and the broader channel. We look forward to watching them continue to influence and strengthen the industry in the years ahead.”
Coverage of the 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list begins June 10 at crn.com/nextgen.
About Arctiq
Arctiq is a global, intelligence-driven technology services firm delivering professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Networking & Connected Experiences, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Autonomous Operations & Intelligence, and Enterprise Service Management. We help organizations operate, secure, and modernize complex environments by unifying infrastructure, networking, data, security, automation, and observability under a single, integrated operating model. Our work focuses on helping customers reduce operational friction, improve resilience, and make better, faster decisions as their environments evolve.
About The Channel Company
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