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Erin McGivern of Kensington Recognized as One of CRN's 2017 Women of the Channel

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PressRele<strong>as</strong>ePing - May 16, <strong>2017</strong> - San Mateo, CA - <strong>Kensington</strong>®, a worldwide leader <strong>of</strong> desktop computing and<br />

mobility solutions for IT, business and home <strong>of</strong>fice pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and The Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals’ Choice, announced today<br />

that CRN®, a brand <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Channel</strong> Company, h<strong>as</strong> named <strong>Erin</strong> <strong>McGivern</strong>, Sales Manager, DMR,<br />

to its prestigious <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Women</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> list. The executives who comprise this annual list span <strong>the</strong> IT channel,<br />

representing vendors, distributors, solution providers and o<strong>the</strong>r organizations that are prominent in <strong>the</strong> channel<br />

ecosystem. Each is recognized for her outstanding leadership, vision and unique role in driving channel growth and<br />

innovation.<br />

CRN editors select <strong>the</strong> <strong>Women</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> honorees b<strong>as</strong>ed on <strong>the</strong>ir pr<strong>of</strong>essional accomplishments,<br />

demonstrated expertise and ongoing dedication to <strong>the</strong> IT channel.<br />

<strong>McGivern</strong> currently oversees <strong>Kensington</strong>’s DMR accounts and numerous VAR accounts. In <strong>the</strong> l<strong>as</strong>t year she joined<br />

forces with <strong>the</strong> company’s product management and business development teams to close numerous large<br />

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opportunities with <strong>Kensington</strong> resellers. In addition, she worked to enhance strategic relationships with resellers and


identify new ways to incre<strong>as</strong>e business for both resellers and <strong>Kensington</strong>. She h<strong>as</strong> worked collaboratively with her<br />

team <strong>of</strong> sales reps to improve <strong>the</strong>ir visibility, sales approaches and responsiveness with partners. <strong>McGivern</strong> also<br />

worked with <strong>Kensington</strong>’s product management and marketing teams to develop enticing new partner programs, new<br />

incentives, and new resources to enhance partners’ ability and motivation to incre<strong>as</strong>e sales.<br />

“These extraordinary executives support every <strong>as</strong>pect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> channel ecosystem, from technical innovation to marketing<br />

to business development, working tirelessly to keep <strong>the</strong> channel moving into <strong>the</strong> future,” said Robert Faletra, CEO <strong>of</strong><br />

The <strong>Channel</strong> Company “They are creating and elevating channel partner programs, developing fresh go-to-market<br />

strategies, streng<strong>the</strong>ning <strong>the</strong> channel’s network <strong>of</strong> partnerships and building creative new IT solutions, among many<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r contributions. We congratulate all <strong>the</strong> <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Women</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> on <strong>the</strong>ir stellar accomplishments and look<br />

forward to <strong>the</strong>ir future success.”<br />

“I’m truly honored to have been chosen for CRN’s <strong>Women</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> award,” said <strong>McGivern</strong>. “This recognition<br />

reinforces my goal to grow <strong>Kensington</strong>’s market share in key product categories by fostering strategic partnerships<br />

and helping our resellers be more successful with special trainings, incentive programs, and attractive margins.”<br />

The <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Women</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> list will be featured in <strong>the</strong> June issue <strong>of</strong> CRN Magazine and online at<br />

www.CRN.com/wotc.<br />

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<strong>Erin</strong> <strong>McGivern</strong> to @CRN <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Women</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> list<br />

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Twitter: @<strong>Kensington</strong><br />

About <strong>Kensington</strong><br />

<strong>Kensington</strong> is a leading provider <strong>of</strong> desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business and<br />

home <strong>of</strong>fice pr<strong>of</strong>essionals around <strong>the</strong> world for nearly 35 years. <strong>Kensington</strong> products empower people to dynamically<br />

interact with content, creating a better working experience for productive performance. In both <strong>of</strong>fice and mobile<br />

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environments, <strong>Kensington</strong>’s extensive portfolio <strong>of</strong> award-winning products provides trusted security, desktop<br />

productivity innovations, and ergonomic well-being. Our core competencies in engineering, industrial design, product<br />

quality and responsive customer support make <strong>Kensington</strong> The Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals’ Choice.<br />

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, <strong>Kensington</strong> operates <strong>as</strong> <strong>the</strong> technology division <strong>of</strong> ACCO Brands (NYSE:<br />

ACCO), one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s largest designers, marketers and manufacturers <strong>of</strong> branded business, academic and<br />

consumer products, sold in more than 100 countries across <strong>the</strong> globe.<br />

<strong>Kensington</strong> is <strong>the</strong> inventor and worldwide leader in laptop security locks, <strong>the</strong> acknowledged leader <strong>of</strong> Trackball<br />

innovation and <strong>of</strong>fers a broad range <strong>of</strong> premium-branded desktop productivity solutions.<br />

<strong>Kensington</strong> is a registered trademark <strong>of</strong> ACCO Brands. <strong>Kensington</strong> The Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals’ Choice is a trademark <strong>of</strong><br />

ACCO Brands. All o<strong>the</strong>r registered and unregistered trademarks are <strong>the</strong> property <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir respective owners.<br />

©<strong>2017</strong> <strong>Kensington</strong> Computer Products Group, a division <strong>of</strong> ACCO Brands. All rights reserved.<br />

About <strong>the</strong> <strong>Channel</strong> Company<br />

The <strong>Channel</strong> Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events,<br />

expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As <strong>the</strong> channel catalyst, we connect<br />

and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years <strong>of</strong> unequaled<br />

channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving<br />

challenges in <strong>the</strong> technology marketplace. www.<strong>the</strong>channelco.com<br />

©<strong>2017</strong>. The <strong>Channel</strong> Company, LLC. CRN is a registered trademark <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Channel</strong> Company, LLC. All rights<br />

reserved.<br />

The <strong>Channel</strong> Company Contact:<br />

Melanie Turpin<br />

The <strong>Channel</strong> Company<br />

(508) 416-1195<br />

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