ATLANTA (Feb. 9, 2026) –
Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named four Sage executives to its prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list.
The Sage leaders recognized are Gretchen O'Hara, Pino Biase, Juha Harkonen, and Nancy Sperry. Together, they reflect Sage’s continued investment in a partner-led strategy that helps customers reduce complexity, adopt AI with confidence and build businesses that are resilient, compliant and ready to grow.
“It’s a real honor for our Sage leaders to be recognized by CRN, and a reflection of the work happening across our partner ecosystem,” said
Gretchen O’Hara, EVP Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Sage. “Partners are fundamental to how we help customers succeed, and our focus is on giving them the tools, platform and intelligence they need to deliver real value, not just more technology. By embedding AI into everyday workflows and connecting services across the Sage ecosystem, we’re helping partners support customers in more practical, human and impactful ways as they grow.”
Building a partner ecosystem for the AI era
Sage’s 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs are leading the evolution of how partners support customers as finance, operations and people data become increasingly connected. Their focus is on enabling partners to move beyond product delivery to provide joined-up, AI-powered experiences that reduce admin, surface insight, and support better decision-making.
By investing in an open platform and embedding intelligence directly into everyday workflows, Sage is helping partners play a more strategic role for their customers while also strengthening their own businesses. This approach allows partners to differentiate in market, build higher-value, recurring services, and scale their impact as trusted advisors as businesses navigate growth, regulation and economic uncertainty.
What the CRN Channel Chiefs recognition represents
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. 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,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
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About Sage
Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of Small and Mid-Sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitizing business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction, and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology, and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality, and the climate crisis.
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
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