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Lee Pender

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Lee was a journalist in the technology industry for 15 years, writing for and managing publications that served both IT and partner audiences. His experience as a corporate content creator includes tenures with an MSP and a provider of tax-compliance services. He writes about a variety of topics for Acronis, including cybersecurity trends, MSP management, emerging technologies and product updates.

Two standout Acronis professionals, Fernanda Silva and
Giselle Baldo, earned a place on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list. The
annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights women
across the IT ecosystem who are driving innovation, enabling partner success
and making a measurable impact on the channel.

The CRN Women of the Channel list celebrates leaders from
vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused
organizations who are shaping the future of the IT channel. Honorees are
recognized for their strategic vision, commitment to partner growth and ability
to deliver meaningful results for customers and the broader ecosystem. Women
who receive the honor exemplify leadership that fuels transformation and
advances channel excellence across the industry.

With more than a decade of experience in channel sales, alliances, and strategic partnerships, Fernanda Silva is a leader in building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems within cybersecurity and data protection. She brings deep expertise across VARs, MSPs, aggregators, ISVs, OEMs and hyperscalers, with extensive experience managing global partnerships and driving growth across the Americas.

In her role as Senior Alliances Manager at Acronis, Silva owns the strategy and execution of ecosystem partnerships, including hyperscalers and technology partners. She drives partner-led growth by identifying integration opportunities, shaping joint go-to-market strategies and aligning cross-functional teams across product, marketing, sales, and operations. Her work has directly contributed to increased platform adoption, stronger marketplace presence and differentiated partner value.

Silva is recognized for her ability to navigate complex partner landscapes, build executive-level relationships and translate strategy into scalable programs that deliver measurable business impact. Passionate about collaboration and innovation, she is committed to advancing partner ecosystems that enable secure, efficient and scalable solutions. Her leadership, strategic vision and deep understanding of the channel continue to position her as a trusted partner and influential voice in the technology ecosystem.

Silva is now a three-time CRN Women of the Channel Award recipient, recognized for leadership and impact in the partner ecosystem.

Giselle Baldo, Senior Partner Success Manager at Acronis,
brings two decades of experience creating meaningful connections between
companies, customers and partners. She is committed to aligning business goals
with customer needs to drive sustainable success.

With extensive experience in the IT industry, Baldo
currently leads customer success and channel management for a strategic territory in Brazil.
She specializes in data protection, cybersecurity and cloud services, helping
service providers maximize the value of the Acronis Cyber Platform. Her work
with partners focuses on business planning and go-to-market enablement,
ensuring long-term growth and performance.

Baldo is widely recognized for her collaborative approach,
deep expertise and dedication to partner growth, as well as for consistently
delivering impactful results across the organizations she supports.

The recognition of Fernanda Silva and Giselle Baldo
underscores the commitment Acronis has to empower partners and drive innovation
in the IT channel. The honorees’ leadership reflects the qualities celebrated
by the CRN Women of the Channel list: strategic thinking, operational
excellence and a relentless focus on partner and customer success.

As the channel continues to evolve, leaders like Silva and
Baldo are helping shape a more connected, resilient and growth-driven
ecosystem.

Congratulations to all women who were honored this year!
This is an outstanding recognition and we’re extremely proud of all the accomplishments
these two women have achieved for Acronis and the channel.

To see Fernanda and Giselle and the other 2026 CRN Women of
the Channel honorees, visit the awards page.