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Robert Sharp of HENNGE Inc. Honored as a 2026 CRN® Channel Chief

Feb 2, 2026

San Francisco, CA, February 2, 2026

HENNGE Inc., a cloud security company focused on identity and access management, proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Robert Sharp, Chief Executive Officer, 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.

About the Honoree

As CEO of HENNGE Inc., Robert Sharp has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s commitment to the managed service provider (MSP) and channel ecosystem. Under his leadership, HENNGE has expanded its focus on identity security, cloud access control, and MSP-ready architecture, helping partners address emerging security challenges facing SMBs. Sharp’s channel-first approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, operational scalability, and practical security outcomes that enable MSPs to better protect their customers.

Executive Quote

“Being recognized as a CRN Channel Chief is an honor, especially at a time when MSPs are facing increasing pressure to secure complex cloud environments,” said Robert Sharp, CEO of HENNGE Inc. “Our partners are on the front lines of identity security for SMBs, and we remain deeply committed to building solutions and programs that help them scale securely, operate efficiently, and deliver real value to their customers.”

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. 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,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.

CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs

About HENNGE Inc.

HENNGE Inc. is a cloud security company specializing in identity and access management solutions designed to protect modern, cloud-first organizations. With a strong focus on MSPs and SMBs, HENNGE helps organizations secure user access, manage SaaS environments, and enforce consistent identity controls across cloud platforms.

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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.

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Press Contacts:

Lexi Collazo
HENNGE Inc.
lexi.collazo@henngeinc.com

Natalie Lewis
The Channel Company
nlewis@thechannelcompany.com