ConnectWise has announced the appointment of Rik Thorbecke as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 13, 2024. He brings a wealth of experience a expertise to his new position, where he will be reporting directly to Jason Magee, CEO of ConnectWise, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial strategy and success.

With a distinguished career spanning various industries, Thorbecke has demonstrated his leadership abilities as a CFO, COO and advisory board member. His broad global experience includes working in the software, SaaS, internet, cloud, telecommunications and electronic manufacturing sectors. Thorbecke is highly skilled in strategic finance, mergers and acquisitions, IPO readiness, business planning, investor relations and enterprise software. He is known for his business-development acumen and customer-oriented approach.

"ConnectWise is thrilled to welcome Rik to our executive team," Magee said. "We are excited to leverage his extensive financial expertise and leadership skills as our new CFO. Rik's exceptional track record in driving financial stability and growth will play a pivotal role in propelling ConnectWise forward, further strengthening our already remarkable financial health. We look forward to working closely with Rik as we continue to expand and achieve even greater success serving our MSP partners."

"I am delighted to embark on this new chapter as the CFO of ConnectWise, overseeing the finance, legal and CIO organizations," Thorbecke said. "Under the exceptional leadership of Jason Magee and the management team, ConnectWise has achieved extraordinary success, consistently delivering added value to our partners through a culture of innovation and fostering an outstanding workplace for our colleagues. I eagerly anticipate joining this dynamic team as we continue our journey of success and take the company to new heights."

In other news, ConnectWise has announced that CRN has named four ConnectWise channel leaders to the Women of the Channel list for 2024.

Every year, CRN highlights women from vendor, distributor and solution-provider organizations whose vision and leadership have a beneficial influence on the technology industry. The CRN 2024 Women of the Channel honorees are creative, strategic leaders who show ongoing commitment to using their skills to innovate and drive success for their partners and customers.

With this recognition, CRN honors these women leaders for their unwavering dedication and commitment to furthering channel excellence.

As the channel experiences an increase in cyberthreats, ConnectWise is committed to empowering its partners by providing innovative solutions that equip them with the tools to improve performance, remain secure and drive growth. Through their demonstrated expertise and leadership, ConnectWise's four honorees have shown an ongoing dedication to both the channel and the continued success of MSPs. The four channel leaders from ConnectWise include:

Andrea Barrow, manager of the Invent Program and partners: For more than 14 years, Barrow has been an instrumental part of the ConnectWise team, fostering relationships with key vendors and expertly managing the ConnectWise Invent program, from integration readiness to visibility, marketing and sales.

Victoria Bruns, principal product marketing manager for ecosystem: Bruns is an energetic and highly motivated channel leader who has excelled at encouraging the adoption of key initiatives like the ConnectWise eCommerce Marketplace and Invent integration program.

Maddie Metheny, director of revenue marketing: Since joining ConnectWise in 2018, Metheny has consistently empowered ConnectWise partners to grow their businesses through strategic go-to-market strategy creation, lead generation and sales enablement.

Kaela Vanden Berg, vice president of experiential marketing: With more than 13 years of experience, Vanden Berg is a successful channel leader with a proven track record of driving strategic growth in MSP communities through the creation of compelling brand identities.

"It is a great privilege to honor the remarkable achievements of these women leaders in the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each woman on the list has demonstrated a deep commitment to innovation and leadership that advances their organizations and drives transformation and success across the IT channel."

"We are thrilled to announce that Andrea, Victoria, Maddie and Kaela have been honored on CRN's 2024 Women of the Channel list for their exceptional contributions to the channel," Magee said. "Their unwavering commitment to the growth and support of ConnectWise, along with their dedication to our mission, has allowed us to deliver cutting-edge solutions to a dynamic and diverse channel community. I am truly grateful for their remarkable efforts."