Ronan McCurtin, Vice President of Sales for Europe, Israel and Africa at Acronis, has earned a spot on the prestigious 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leaders list.
CRN’s Channel Leaders list recognizes executives who are shaping the future of the IT channel. Honorees are recognized for driving strategy, strengthening partnerships and helping partners navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape. The recognition reflects sustained leadership, innovation and a commitment to partner success across the EMEA region.
Acronis has long maintained that success is built in partnership. This recognition underscores the impact of that philosophy.
About CRN and the Channel Leaders list
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, is one of a leading voice in the global IT channel ecosystem. Its annual Channel Leaders EMEA list celebrates executives from vendors and distributors who demonstrate outstanding leadership in building partner programs, fostering collaboration and driving growth across the channel.
The list serves as a benchmark for excellence in channel leadership, providing recognition for those who not only understand the partner landscape but actively help shape its future.
Ronan McCurtin’s impact at Acronis
With more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and the IT channel, McCurtin has played a central role in advancing the presence of Acronis across Europe, Israel and Africa. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding the company’s managed service provider (MSP) ecosystem, strengthening distribution partnerships and accelerating adoption of integrated cyber protection solutions.
He has also played a key role in evolving the Acronis Partner Program — enhancing enablement, introducing new initiatives and ensuring partners have the tools they need to deliver secure, efficient and profitable services. His strategic focus on empowering partners has supported Acronis’ continued growth of in EMEA and its ability to address increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats.
A reflection of a strong commitment to partners
This recognition also reflects Acronis’ ongoing commitment to putting partners at the center of its strategy. From expanding partner programs to investing in enablement and innovation, Acronis continues to prioritize helping its partners grow, differentiate and succeed in a competitive market.
As the cyber protection landscape evolves, that commitment remains constant: Acronis succeeds when its partners succeed.
McCurtin’s inclusion in the 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leaders list highlights both his leadership and the momentum behind the channel strategy at Acronis. As the company continues to invest in its partner ecosystem, recognitions like this serve as a strong signal that Acronis and its partner-focused leadership are helping shape the future of the IT channel.
About Acronis
A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 60+ countries. Acronis Cyber Platform is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 21,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.
