SAN FRANCISCO – February 3, 2026 – Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralized authorization, proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Kara Trovato, vice president of channel sales, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
With over 20 years of experience in building and scaling high-impact channel programs, Trovato is a strategic and collaborative channel leader focused on championing Zero Trust principles and emerging partner models. Her career is marked by her deep commitment to forging strong partnerships, accelerating revenue growth, and driving transformational initiatives that elevate organizations. Over the past year, Trovato led the strategic overhaul of Delinea’s North American channel program, launching new partner initiatives, optimizing enablement processes, and strengthening executive alignment.
“We’re incredibly proud of Kara for this well-earned recognition as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief,” said Chris Kelly, president of Delinea. “As organizations grapple with the expanding complexity of managing both human and non-human identities, Kara has provided clear direction and leadership for our partner community. Her channel strategy is rooted in building durable, growth-oriented partnerships that empower partners to address changing customer needs and unlock new opportunities.”
In 2025, Trovato’s team launched the Professional Services Program, enabling partners to deliver high-value services that extend the Delinea Platform’s capabilities. The initiative not only expanded Delinea’s services ecosystem, but also empowered partners to drive greater customer success and revenue growth. Trovato’s team also spearheaded significant growth for Delinea’s Alliances Program, and expanded its Marketplace presence.
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel,” said Jennifer Follet, vice president, U.S. content, executive editor, CRN. “Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day.”
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list is featured on CRN.com at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs
To learn more about Delinea’s partner program and become a partner, visit www.delinea.com/partners
About Delinea
Delinea is a pioneer in securing human and machine identities through intelligent, centralized authorization, empowering organizations to seamlessly govern their interactions across the modern enterprise. Leveraging AI-powered intelligence, Delinea’s leading cloud-native Identity Security Platform applies context throughout the entire identity lifecycle – across cloud and traditional infrastructure, data, SaaS applications, and AI. It is the only platform that enables you to discover all identities – including workforce, IT administrator, developers, and machines – assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and respond to threats in real-time. With deployment in weeks, not months, 90% fewer resources to manage than the nearest competitor, and a 99.995% uptime, the Delinea Platform delivers robust security and operational efficiency without complexity. Learn more about Delinea on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.