ThreatDown Leaders Recognized on 2026 CRN Women of the Channel List; GM Kendra Krause Named to Power 100

Samantha Bautista Carver, Fran DelVecchio, and Whitney Miller also honored for their contributions to growth and strategy

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ThreatDown, formerly the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named four leaders to the 2026 Women of the Channel list. Kendra Krause, GM at ThreatDown, also earned a spot on the Power 100 for her exceptional influence and leadership across the IT channel.

The annual Women of the Channel list recognizes leaders from vendors, distributors, and solution providers driving change across the IT ecosystem. The Power 100 highlights an elite group selected for their impact on channel strategy and partner success.

In addition to Krause’s Power 100 recognition, Samantha Bautista Carver, Fran DelVecchio, and Whitney Miller were named to the 2026 Women of the Channel list.

“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”

Full list here: crn.com/wotc.

About ThreatDown

ThreatDown, formerly the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, delivers elite Managed Detection and Response from a single console—without the complexity. Fueled by world-class threat research and proprietary AI engines, its lightweight agent deploys in minutes and delivers high-efficacy protection that consistently outperforms the competition. Recognized by MRG Effitas, AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation, and G2 as a leader in threat detection and response, ThreatDown stops the threats others miss. The company is headquartered in California with offices in Europe.

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.