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Lenexa, Mo., February 5, 2026 – FireMon, the leading network security and firewall policy management company, proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Nicole Stavroff, VP of Worldwide Channels & Alliances, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
As Vice President of Worldwide Channels & Alliances at FireMon, Nicole Stavroff leads the company’s global partner strategy with a focus on long-term value creation, trust, and shared outcomes. Over the past year, Stavroff has played a central role in expanding FireMon’s global channel footprint, deepening relationships with strategic distributors, alliance vendors, and resellers, and aligning partner programs to support enterprise customers navigating increasingly complex hybrid environments.
Known for her hands-on leadership style and FireMon’s 100% through the channel go-to-market, Stavroff has helped position FireMon as a trusted channel ally, one that prioritizes transparency, collaboration, and mutual success. Her approach has translated into strong momentum across FireMon’s partner ecosystem, including +58% in deal reg submissions, +72% in deal reg closed-won revenue growth, and +584% in worldwide enablement certifications.
“The channel has always been about relationships first and foremost. People do business with people they know and trust, so results will naturally follow when you invest the time to truly understand your partners’ businesses and build a strong relationship with them,” said Nicole Stavroff, Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at FireMon. “This recognition reflects the trust we’ve built together. Over the last year alone, we’ve seen a +21% increase in our deal reg pipeline and a +43% increase in our deal reg ASP for closed-won opportunities, which tells me we’re doing all the right things for the short and long term. Our focus remains simple: show up consistently, collaborate, listen, do what you say, and support each other and our customers. If we do that, good things happen for everyone.”
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs
About FireMon
FireMon is the global leader in firewall policy management, empowering enterprises to control risk, streamline operations, and scale securely across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments. Trusted by over 1,700 organizations in 70+ countries, FireMon automates enterprise network security policy management for the world’s most complex firewall infrastructures.
As a founder-led company, FireMon is redefining infrastructure protection through intelligent policy governance, enabling asset-centric control, zero trust readiness, and operational clarity at scale. Backed by industry-leading net promoter scores and relentless customer focus, FireMon ensures security becomes a strategic enabler, not an obstacle. Learn more at FireMon.com, on our LinkedIn page, or request a personalized demo.
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