Thursday, April 3, 2025

Six CloudNine Professionals Earning Prestigious CRN Ladies of the Channel Accolade

Companies currently confront unique challenges, encompassing hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and data analytics implementations. Crafting effective solutions to overcome these obstacles necessitates a robust network of collaborative relationships. At the core of Cloudera’s crucial ecosystem is its esteemed advertising and marketing team, dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients. As a result, we’re thrilled to announce that six of our own talented Clouderans have been recognized by CRN in this year’s prestigious awards. Each of these women plays a vital role in nurturing Cloudera’s partner ecosystem and addressing the most pressing customer needs.

Each year, CRN publishes its “Ladies of the Channel” mission to recognize exceptional female executives for their outstanding achievements over the past 12 months and the profound impact they’ve had on the technology industry at large. The winners of this esteemed award are women who have made a profound impact within the IT channel ecosystem, having demonstrated outstanding contributions in their roles as leaders of channel groups, option suppliers, or distributors.

Congratulations to Cloudera’s outstanding Ladies of the Channel; let’s take a closer look at the impressive achievements of these exceptional winners.

As a highly accomplished professional, Natascha boasts an impressive record of success as a six-time winner of the prestigious Ladies of the Channel awards. With over 20 years of experience in channel advertising and marketing under her belt, she has developed a deep understanding of the B2B landscape, having worked with numerous corporations throughout her tenure at Cloudera. In her place, Natascha has led the transformation of Cloudera’s already high-performing World Accomplice & Alliance Advertising and marketing crew, weaving collectively the artwork and science of promoting to drive demand. Her team’s efforts have been crucial in driving revenue growth and expanding market presence, while also yielding tangible results in the partner marketing initiative from day one. During her tenure at Cloudera, Natascha played a key role in fostering successful partnerships with prominent companies, such as, among many others, as the corporation continues to diversify and enhance its offerings.

Valaretha has successfully driven significant results and alternative solutions through the execution of innovative, artistically-driven advertising and marketing strategies at Cloudera. As a three-time recipient of the prestigious Ladies of the Channel awards, Valerie frequently collaborates with her trusted advisors and network contacts to deliver cutting-edge demand-generation solutions. Valaretha partners seamlessly with highly complex and interconnected partner organizations to identify game-changing strategies that yield immediate impact. As a key driver of marketing-wide initiatives, Valaretha has focused on integrating partnerships into comprehensive programs, generating substantial new leads, and creating co-branded, high-impact content for collaborative campaigns that drive results.

As a seasoned Senior Advertising and Marketing Supervisor at Accomplice Advertising and Marketing within Cloudera, Lan brings over two decades of expertise in advertising and marketing strategy and demand technology to bear, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, partners, and distributors to develop and execute channel-focused marketing campaigns that drive sales growth and propel business success across Cloudera’s entire partner network. In reality, one can learn more about Lan’s work with the partner marketing team, including her notable achievement as a Women of the Channel recipient. This recognition reflects Lan’s dedication to advancing partner marketing programs at Cloudera, as well as her deep understanding of consumer needs and preferences.

Naomi, a seasoned entrepreneur in the software startup space, brings a unique blend of domain knowledge and adaptability to her work, allowing her to seamlessly pivot in response to changing market conditions. Her impact has significantly expanded companion advertising and marketing communications, seamlessly integrating innovative approaches and best practices to amplify awareness of Cloudera’s partner network and substantially extend its reach among existing and prospective partners. Naomi designed and developed Cloudera’s inaugural online platform, fostering seamless connections between users and the global community of collaborators. Through her dedication to crafting a comprehensive advertising and marketing strategy, Naomi has successfully boosted engagement among partners and prospects while establishing transparent guidelines for effective digital interactions.

As Janet’s expertise in overseeing partnerships spanning four continents has yielded profound results, her efforts have catalyzed advancements, nurtured a thriving network of companions, and generated substantial returns on investment – ultimately fulfilling the most pressing needs of her stakeholders? Her initiatives have yielded significant returns, resulting in a remarkable 50% completion rate for the companion pipeline in her region, through collaborative efforts with over 80 actions undertaken alongside both external companions and internal stakeholders. These campaigns spanned from massive trade events to meticulously targeted account-based marketing initiatives. As a key contributor, she has played a pivotal role in spearheading the partner marketing team’s marketing growth initiatives within the partner ecosystem, fostering strategic investments that drive business success.

Caitriona is another key team member in Cloudera’s partner marketing group, focusing on operational efficiency and overseeing long-term projects that drive global revenue opportunities through the channel. Caitriona has solidified her reputation as a trailblazer, serving as a subject-matter expert in advertising and marketing strategies across various organizations. As the champion of Ladies of the Channel, this accomplished professional is being honored for spearheading a groundbreaking lead distribution initiative across multiple regions, ultimately driving significant deal registrations and unlocking a vast array of fresh opportunities. As a vital bridge between Cloudera’s technical prowess and the growing demand for environmentally responsible, socially conscious, and governance-focused reporting requirements, she has played a pivotal role in linking expertise and solutions to the broader ESG landscape—a development that is increasingly crucial for customers and channel partners alike seeking to navigate this critical aspect of their business strategies.

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