Crayon, a SoftwareOne company and global leader in IT services and innovation, celebrates the inclusion of Mathew Howard, General Manager Channel at SoftwareOne ANZ in the 2026 Channel Chiefs Australia list curated by CRN Australia.
The unranked list recognises the most influential vendor channel leaders driving strategy, partner success, and transformation within their organisations and across the wider IT channel. Honourees are selected for strengthening relationships with solution providers and distributors and creating new opportunities for growth.
With more than two decades in the IT industry, Mathew Howard has focused on strengthening Crayon’s customer and partner ecosystem through skill-based collaboration that delivers value and innovation. His channel philosophy centres on partnership, pace, and capability. He believes the channel performs best when partners are equipped to scale with confidence and lead customer conversations with depth, not just products. Mathew places strong emphasis on trusted relationships with managed service providers and sees disruption as necessary in a mature market such as ANZ. His approach has helped partners pursue opportunities, protect existing customer accounts, and stay ahead of competitors.
This year, CRN Australia recognised 29 channel leaders in cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI, and managed services. In a year marked by both opportunity and pressure, the list highlights executives helping partners respond to market change while continuing to grow.
Read more about the 2026 Channel Chiefs Australia here: https://www.crn.com.au/series/channel-chiefs-australia-2026
For more information, please visit: www.softwareone.com
For media inquiries, please contact:
Ana Pedraza
APAC Communications Director
ana.pedraza@softwareone.com
+65 8251 4136
About SoftwareOne:
SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider. With a presence in over 70 countries and a team of around 13,000 professionals, we combine global scale and local expertise to help clients optimize costs, accelerate growth, and navigate complex IT environments with confidence. Leveraging deep capabilities in cloud, software, and data and AI, the company empowers organizations to modernize, innovate, and unlock the full value of their technology investments. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at www.softwareone.com
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