Doug Houghton of Alkira Recognized in CRN’s 2025 Top 100 Executives List
Doug Houghton's inclusion in CRN’s 2025 Top 100 Executives list underscores Alkira's significant growth and innovation in the Network Infrastructure as a Service sector, highlighting the company's impact on the IT channel and global enterprise networking solutions.
Doug Houghton, Director of Channels at Alkira, has been named to CRN’s 2025 Top 100 Executives list, recognizing his leadership in driving Alkira through a period of unprecedented growth and innovation in the Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS) sector. Houghton's strategic initiatives have led to a 255% year-over-year increase in channel annual contract value and a doubling of revenue from fiscal year 2024 to 2025, positioning Alkira as a leader in agile networking solutions for enterprises worldwide.
The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list celebrates leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the IT channel's growth through innovation and strategic initiatives. Houghton's recognition reflects not only his personal achievements but also the collective effort of the Alkira team in transforming enterprise networking with scalable, secure solutions that support digital transformation.
Alkira's success under Houghton's leadership is evident in its 100% partner-led model, which has sourced 72% of new logos through the channel, with over 60% of its 130 global partners actively contributing to new opportunities. His focus on global expansion has opened new markets in Canada, China, and Australia, further establishing Alkira's presence in the NIaaS industry.
The 2025 Top 100 Executives list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage available starting July 28 at https://www.CRN.com/Top100.