Westcon-Comstor’s Antony Byford recognised on the Prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Leaders List for EMEA

List honours executives who drive innovation across channel initiatives, driving success for partners and customers 

LONDON, UK – 13 March, 2025 –Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, today announced that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Antony Byford, Vice President of IoT & Collaboration at Westcon-Comstor, in the highly-anticipated 2025 CRN^® Channel Leaders list for EMEA.

The CRN Channel Leaders list recognises IT vendor and distribution executives who lead channel strategies for their organisations and drive innovations across channel initiatives in EMEA. The annual list honours channel leaders who are dedicated to building and evolving strategies that drive success for their channel partners and customers.

CRN’s 2025 Channel Leaders list is now live on CRN UK and Antony’s personal citation can be viewed here. As well as his channel philosophy, it highlights his accomplishments over the past year, including the launch of Westcon-Comstor’s new dedicated IoT (Internet of Things) division, with new vendors Stratus and UiPath being onboarded.

“It’s an honour to receive this recognition from CRN,” said Antony. “To be named as one of the 10 most influential leaders is particularly rewarding, as this is evidence of the impact Westcon-Comstor as a whole is having as we reshape distribution for the digital era through our innovative, data-driven approach.”

“The leaders we honour this year reimagine what’s possible in the channel and consistently deliver best-in-class programs that drive results for solution providers across EMEA,” said Victoria Pavlova, Editor, CRN UK, at The Channel Company. “Their ability to forge meaningful partnerships and craft dynamic strategies is transformative for providers and the channel. It’s a privilege to recognise their groundbreaking contributions and celebrate their role in shaping the future of the channel.”