CRN® Names Forescout’s David Creed to 2026 Channel Chiefs List for Channel Leadership

For the second year in a row, David Creed, Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales, is recognized as one of the industry’s most influential channel leaders

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forescout Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected David Creed, Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales at Forescout, for inclusion in its prestigious 2026 Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition honors IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy, while driving innovation and partnership across the industry.

With more than 30 years of experience in indirect channels and alliances, David Creed is leading the next phase of growth across Forescout’s global channel ecosystem, expanding partner opportunities and driving incremental revenue worldwide. Throughout 2025, David played a pivotal role in strengthening Forescout’s channel strategy by realigning incentives and empowering Channel Account Managers to deepen partner collaboration and accelerate growth. Under David’s leadership, more than 95% of Forescout’s sales now flow through the channel, supported by expanded incentives, nearly 2,000 certified partner sellers, and a global ecosystem in which seven strategic partners advanced program tiers in 2025.

“I’m honored to be recognized by CRN for these achievements and congratulate my fellow honorees on their continued leadership and commitment to the channel,” said David Creed, VP of Worldwide Channel Sales at Forescout. “At Forescout, we believe strong partnerships are built on trust, clarity, and shared success. That’s why we invest in providing our partners with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. When our partners can clearly articulate Forescout’s technical and business value, we unlock opportunities, accelerate growth, and drive collective impact.”

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, recognizing those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower partners and customers to achieve shared success.

“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN. “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.”

CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Monday, Feb. 2, at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.

About Forescout

For over 25 years, organizations and governments worldwide have trusted Forescout to secure their networks. From pioneering Network Access Control (NAC) to delivering Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA), Forescout leads the evolution of enterprise network security across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. The Forescout 4D Platform™ delivers comprehensive asset intelligence, continuous risk assessment, and dynamic control, over all managed and unmanaged assets, enhanced by the proprietary threat intelligence research of Vedere Labs. Leveraging agentic AI workflows with human-in-the-loop actions, Forescout continuously analyzes threats, orchestrates response, and integrates seamlessly with 180+ security and IT products.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.