Two Exceptional Zones Leaders Named to CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider List
Auburn, WA – May 18, 2026 – Zones, a global technology solutions and services company that helps organizations solve complex IT challenges, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized two of its distinguished leaders on the 2026 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider list.
Manu Anand, VP, WinCenter, Integrated Solutioning and Linda Marbena, VP, GM, Global Lifecycle Services, were selected for their strategic insight and commitment to driving channel success through strong partnerships. 2026 marks the fourth consecutive year that Zones executives have been recognized on this prestigious list.
The Solution Provider Power 80, which accompanies the longstanding Women of the Channel Power 100, highlights a select group of 80 executives at solution provider organizations who are building stronger partner relationships and creating the best possible customer experiences.
"We are incredibly proud to see Manu and Linda recognized among the most influential female leaders in the IT channel," said Yehia Maaty Omar, CEO of Zones. "Both exemplify the leadership and customer focus that continue to differentiate Zones in the market. Their ability to drive significant business outcomes has made a substantial impact across our organization and for our customers worldwide."
"It's a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We're proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry."
A global technology leader with more than 25 years of experience, Anand brings deep expertise across technology sales, pre-sales, digital transformation, account management, and consultative solutioning in both the commercial and public sector markets. In 2025, she directly supported a $2.7 billion sales pipeline through active channel engagement and strategic partner collaboration.
During her 23-year career at Zones, Marbena has advanced through a series of increasingly senior leadership positions spanning purchasing, operations, logistics, supply chain, global services, and lifecycle services. Over the past year, Marbena played a pivotal role in driving channel transformation by operationalizing lifecycle services globally and embedding governance and PMO discipline to improve scalability and margin performance while further elevating the Zones brand.
About Zones Zones is a global technology solutions and services company that helps organizations solve complex IT challenges. With 35+ years of experience and operations in more than 150 countries, Zones delivers end-to-end IT lifecycle services across cloud and data center, digital workplace, networking, and security. Powered by the highest partner certifications with Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building and sustaining digital infrastructures that transform how modern organizations do business.
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