SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - May 23, 2016) - Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named three Brocade employees on its annual Women of the Channel list for their influence on the Brocade Partner Network.

Raelyn Kritzer, director, worldwide channel programs and enablement, Brocade, is honored on CRN's 2016 Power 100, an elite subset of its prestigious annual Women of the Channel award list. This list identifies an exclusive group of channel influencers drawn from the larger pool of CRN's 2016 Women of the Channel: the most powerful women leaders across IT channel organizations whose expertise and vision have positioned their companies for success.

Berinda Post, director, North America channel sales, Brocade is one of 23 rising stars, or up and comers among IT channel organizations. As part of the 2016 Women of the Channel, CRN gives special recognition to 23 rising-star female executives.

Kristina Scott, senior manager, worldwide partner marketing communications and enablement, Brocade is also recognized among the channel leaders on the general 2016 Women of the Channel list for her contributions to Brocade Partner Network channel program and partner marketing.

"These executives have made a lasting mark on our industry -- growing and elevating partner programs, leading transitions to new business models and introducing cutting-edge go-to-market strategies, among other remarkable achievements," said Robert Faletra, chief executive officer, The Channel Company. "We congratulate all the 2016 Women of the Channel and celebrate their singular contributions to the advancement of the channel ecosystem."

View Brocade's Women of the Channel Articles on CRN:
Raelyn Kritzer - Director, WW Channel Programs and Enablement
Berinda Post - Director, Channel Sales
Kristina Scott - Senior Manager, Global Partner Marketing Communications and Enablement

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