Craig Patterson is a globally recognized channel and go-to-market executive with over two decades of experience building and scaling billion-dollar revenue engines across cybersecurity and enterprise technology. As Global Channel Chief at Exabeam, Craig leads the company’s worldwide partner and ecosystem strategy, driving durable growth through operational discipline, innovation, and a relentless focus on partner success. In 2025, Craig launched the Exabeam APEX Partner Program—a transformational global framework that unified legacy programs under a single, modernized structure. APEX introduced competency-based tiering, next-generation financial incentives, and expanded investments in global partner marketing, enablement, and operations, marking one of the most significant channel transformations in the cybersecurity industry. Craig’s leadership has earned industry recognition, including being named a 5x CRN Channel Chief and a finalist for CRN’s 2025 Channel Visionary of the Year. In 2023, he was recognized as Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Futures for bold leadership and measurable business impact. Prior to Exabeam, Craig led the global go-to-market team at Aryaka, scaling pipeline more than 10x and driving 34% year-over-year revenue growth. He has built and led high-performing, cross-functional teams across North America, EMEA, and APJ, and developed world-class partner ecosystems spanning MSSPs, VARs, distributors, and cloud marketplaces. A sought-after speaker, board advisor, and mentor, Craig is committed to developing the next generation of cybersecurity and GTM leaders. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—and is known for turning vision into velocity.