On our partners’ side. Always
The Partner Advisory Committee (PAC) is a dedicated program that brings service providers together with the executive leadership of Crayon’s APAC channel organisation to discuss the state of play in our industry.
By sharing knowledge, the PAC aims to identify and act on opportunities to enhance the experience of all partners working with Crayon in Asia Pacific.
PAC Focus Areas
Shared Learning
Gain deeper insight and understanding of partner experiences in working with the Crayon Channel team. Provide opportunities for PAC members to gain deeper insight and understanding of our operational environment.
Industry Reviews
Frank and fearless exchange of views on industry issues, vendor strategies, market trends, operational challenges, and other matters that influence partner business growth and success.
Project Identification
Identify opportunities to enhance business services and improve the partner experience. Develop these into appropriate internal projects and programs to add value to the wider partner ecosystem.
Knowledge Sharing
Create formal and informal opportunities for partners across the region to tap into the collective experience, acumen, and technical know-how of sitting PAC members.
The PAC Program ensures the voice of our partner community is clearly heard through the business, and that we are accountable for listening and acting on what we learn.
FAQs
The PAC program is currently open to partners in Australia and New Zealand. Annual ANZ intakes for the PAC program commence in November. All partners are welcome to submit their interest in becoming a sitting PAC member.
Our aim is to establish a proven model for an effective PAC program and then expand the initiative into other countries. Partners that are interested in being part of a Crayon Channel PAC in their local countries are welcome to express their interest via the inquiry form on this page.
PAC members attend three face-to-face full day working sessions and three virtual progress meetings each year. Working sessions are typically scheduled in February, May, and October.
No. PAC members vote on where to convene each working session.
No, because our partners advised us against it. We canvassed opinion on this with partners from across Australia and New Zealand before launching the program. The advice received from the majority is that mutual investment means mutual commitment to shared outcomes.
Warren Nolan (SVP Channel & Strategy), Joel Ramirez (Senior Commercial Director, Channel APAC), Sandy Vaishnav (Channel Sales Director ANZ) and Molly MacDiarmid (Head of Marketing APAC) attend on behalf of Crayon’s channel organisation in APAC. Larrie Clark (VP, Products and Platforms) attends on behalf of Crayon Group.
The PAC is governed by a Code of Conduct. This lays out the responsibilities and obligations of all PAC participants. PAC members also sign a Nondisclosure Agreement as part of the program onboarding process.
Yes. If you are interested in submitting agenda items, recommendations or matters arising for you as a Crayon partner, please complete the form below and we will be in touch to assist.
The PAC Program Guide is a good starting point for any interested partner.
Partners are also welcome to inquire about the program with their APAC Channel account representative.
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