ConnectWise has announced that Johannes Kamleitner has joined the company as senior vice president, go-to-market (GTM) EMEA. Based in Austria, Kamleitner will lead ConnectWise's EMEA go-to-market organization, with responsibility spanning key regions including the United Kingdom and Ireland (UKI), DACH, the Nordics and Benelux.

Kamleitner will collaborate closely with Sam Callaghan, vice president, EMEA sales, reinforcing the company's continued investment in regional leadership and partner success. 

"Johannes is a highly respected leader with deep experience across EMEA and a proven ability to scale high-performing teams," said Joe Mercurio, chief revenue officer, ConnectWise. "He will help accelerate our momentum in the region as we continue expanding our support and investment in partners across Europe."

Kamleitner brings extensive leadership experience spanning global sales strategy, commercial operations and partner-led growth. Most recently, he served as chief revenue officer at DataGuard, where he led global sales and marketing and drove expansion through strengthened partner ecosystems and increased adoption of compliance and security solutions. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at N-able (formerly SolarWinds MSP) and GFI Software, where he helped scale go-to-market strategies across EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

In Kamleitner's role, he will drive the next phase of ConnectWise's growth in EMEA by deepening partner alignment and delivering modern, enterprise-grade capabilities across security, compliance and MSP enablement.

"I'm thrilled to join ConnectWise at such an important time for MSPs across EMEA and UKI," Kamleitner said. "The opportunity to work closely with partners and regional teams to support growth through innovation, automation and security is incredibly compelling. I look forward to collaborating with the broader ConnectWise team to deliver meaningful outcomes for MSPs across the region."

Kamleitner will join ConnectWise executives and community leaders at IT Nation Connect Europe March 9-11 in London, where attendees will have the opportunity to connect with him and hear more about ConnectWise's continued investment in the EMEA partner ecosystem.

In other news, ConnectWise has announced that applications are now open for the next cohort of PitchIT, its startup accelerator program designed to spotlight emerging technology vendors shaping the future of the MSP ecosystem.

PitchIT provides up-and-coming vendors with an opportunity to gain visibility, education and direct engagement with MSPs, industry thought leaders and respected educators — while competing for $150,000 in cash and prizes

"PitchIT was created to help accelerate the next generation of innovators in the MSP space," said Sean Lardo, vice president of IT Nation Communities, ConnectWise. "Each year, we're inspired by the creativity and impact of emerging vendors, and we're excited to welcome a new cohort of companies bringing bold ideas that will help shape the future of managed services."

"Participating in PitchIT was a great experience for Mizo," said Nat Denechere, co-founder, Mizo. "The process not only gave us exposure but also valuable feedback that helped sharpen our pitch and messaging. Being part of the community and connecting with other founders was incredibly rewarding."

Applications opened Feb. 1, 2026, and will remain available through April 30, 2026. Vendors interested in participating can apply online at https://itnation.connectwise.com/pitchit#apply.

Applicants are encouraged to share details about their company, product and the innovative ideas they bring to the MSP space.

PitchIT is seeking innovative, early-stage vendors with bold solutions that can transform the managed services landscape. Ideal applicants bring forward-thinking products, unique approaches and a strong vision for how technology can drive meaningful change across the MSP community.

After submitting an application, participants will receive a confirmation email. All applicants will be notified of their application status on May 1, 2026, and selected participants will be welcomed into the program through an orientation session and introduction to the new PitchIT cohort.

PitchIT offers participating vendors increased visibility with MSPs and industry leaders, education and mentorship from respected experts in the space, and opportunities to be uplisted to the ConnectWise Marketplace. Participants will also gain access to exclusive networking and growth opportunities, culminating in the chance to compete for $150,000 in cash and prizes.