Sharp’s John Sheehan Recognized As 2019 CRN Channel Chief

Montvale, NJ (Feb. 12, 2019) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named John Sheehan, vice president of channel sales, to its prestigious list of 2019 Channel Chiefs. The top IT channel leaders included on this list continually strive to drive growth and revenue in their organization through their channel partners.

Each of the 2019 Channel Chiefs has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to their channel partner programs. Channel Chief honorees are selected by CRN‘s editorial staff as a result of their professional achievements, standing in the industry, dedication to the channel partner community, and strategies for driving future growth and innovation.

Sheehan was nominated as a top IT channel leader based on his proven success in creating and implementing sales strategies, increasing marketing ROI and strategically aligning teams for better market reach.

“The individuals on CRN‘s 2019 Channel Chiefs list deserve special recognition for their contribution and support in the development of robust partner programs, innovative business strategies, and significant influence to the overall health of the IT channel,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “We applaud each Channel Chief’s remarkable record of accomplishments and look forward to following their continued success.”

“We are pleased that John has been chosen for this honor,” said Mike Marusic, CEO and president, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “John’s dedication to developing profitable programs for our Channel Partners and growing our market share and reseller base, is unmatched and the leadership he displays is a major key to our success at Sharp.”

The 2019 CRN Channel Chiefs list, including the 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs, is featured online and will appear in the February 2019 issue of CRN.

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About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, professional displays and energy systems. Sharp was honored as an inaugural Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Technology Leader in 2018, recognized as one of the tech industry’s most operationally sound and financially successful organizations.

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets Sharp’s business products, including the advanced MX Series multifunction printer (MFP), that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp MFPs feature the Sharp OSA development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity.