Camelot Secure has announced that Sherri Thomas, their Chief Revenue Officer, has been included in CRN's distinguished 2026 Women of the Channel list.
This accolade underscores her pivotal role in enhancing Camelot Secure's partner network and driving forward AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions aimed at uplifting security measures in organisations.
The prestigious list compiles outstanding women from the IT channel sphere who have demonstrated significant contributions and leadership.
Recognising women in IT
The Women of the Channel list is an annual recognition that highlights leaders from vendors, distributors, and solution providers who are making notable advances in the IT ecosystem. The 2026 edition celebrates those who have shown strategic insight and a dedication to fostering excellence and innovation within the channel.
Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor at CRN, stated, "Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organisations and the broader channel."
Leadership of Sherri Thomas
Thomas helped shape Camelot Secure’s channel business by launching its Partner Ecosystem ProgramDuring the past year, Thomas has been instrumental in shaping Camelot Secure's channel business by launching the Camelot Secure Partner Ecosystem Program. This initiative is aimed at enhancing market strategies, boosting demand generation, and extending the company's Secure360 platform to collaborators and clients alike.
Her efforts include forming alliances with federal, commercial, academic, and ecosystem partners while integrating frameworks with major entities such as IBM and Google, and engaging with academic establishments like Duke University, Syracuse University, and HBCUs.
Future projects
Looking towards the future, Thomas aims to expedite the adoption of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). With CMMC becoming essential for Department of Defense contract eligibility, Thomas emphasises transitioning partners to full audit-readiness. This transition is anchored by the Camelot Secure360 platform, which simplifies the certification process and supports partners in meeting the stringent DoD standards efficiently.
Thomas remarked, "This CRN recognition underscores the importance of collaboration in today’s cybersecurity landscape. By strengthening our partner ecosystem and expanding the reach of our Secure360 platform, we’re helping organisations reduce complexity and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats."
Camelot Secure announced that Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Sherri Thomas, has been recognised by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, within its prestigious 2026 Women of the Channel list.
Thomas was selected for her leadership in building Camelot Secure’s partner ecosystem and advancing AI-driven cybersecurity solutions that help organisations strengthen their security posture. CRN’s 2026 Women of the Channel list is featured online at crn.com/wotc.
Honouring women
The annual list honors women from vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel-focused organisations who are driving innovation and making a measurable impact across the IT channel ecosystem. The 2026 honorees are recognised for their strategic leadership, commitment to partner success, and contributions to advancing channel excellence.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor at CRN. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organisations and the broader channel.”
About Sherri Thomas
Over the past year, Thomas has played a central role in establishing Camelot Secure’s channel business by launching the Camelot Secure Partner Ecosystem Program. The initiative is designed to strengthen go-to-market positioning, accelerate demand generation, expand technical product development, and extend the company’s Secure360 platform to partners and clients.
Thomas has actively collaborated with federal, commercial, academic, and ecosystem partners to build and scale channel relationships. She has leveraged strategic connections with CEOs, CISOs, and CIOs to foster partnerships and share cybersecurity best practices with emerging and mid-sized partners. Her efforts also include strategic collaborations with IBM and Google, as well as academic programs with Duke University, Syracuse University, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Future goals
Looking ahead, Thomas’s 2026 priorities focus on accelerating the adoption of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 requirements across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Recognising that CMMC is now a requirement for Department of Defense (DoD) contract eligibility, the priority lies in transitioning partners from basic awareness to total audit-readiness.
Central to this vision is the Camelot Secure360 platform. By simplifying the path to certification and collaborating with companies across Camelot Secure’s Partner Ecosystem, the platform ensures that the backbone of the DIB’s can meet the rigorous DoD mandates efficiently and maintain their competitive edge in the federal marketplace.
“This CRN recognition underscores the importance of collaboration in today’s cybersecurity landscape,” said Thomas. “By strengthening our partner ecosystem and expanding the reach of our Secure360 platform, we’re helping organisations reduce complexity and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.”
