Alkira's Doug Houghton Honored in CRN's 2025 Top 100 Executives List

Alkira, a pioneer in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), has celebrated a significant milestone as Doug Houghton, its Director of Channels, was named to CRN's 2025 Top 100 Executives list. This recognition by CRN, a prominent brand under The Channel Company, underscores Houghton's exceptional leadership and his pivotal role in Alkira's exponential growth. Under his guidance, Alkira has seen a 255% year-over-year increase in channel annual contract value and a doubling of revenue from fiscal year 2024 to 2025, marking a period of unprecedented expansion. Houghton's strategic initiatives have not only enhanced Alkira's global footprint, opening new markets in Canada, China, and Australia, but also solidified its position as a leader in providing agile networking solutions. The company's 100% partner-led model has been instrumental in sourcing 72% of new logos through the channel, with over 60% of its 130 global partners actively contributing to new opportunities.

The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list, featuring Houghton among its honorees, is a testament to the visionary leaders who are shaping the future of the IT channel. Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, highlighted the exceptional leadership and channel expertise of the executives on the list, emphasizing their role in driving success across the partner ecosystem. Houghton expressed his honor in being recognized, attributing the achievement to the collective effort and innovation of the Alkira team. The list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage starting July 28 at www.CRN.com/Top100. Alkira's commitment to transforming enterprise networking with secure, scalable solutions continues to empower organizations worldwide, reinforcing the importance of Houghton's recognition and the company's ongoing mission.