Kentik has appointed 30-year channel veteran Ken Marks as vice president of channels and alliances to transform its sales strategy. Marks will launch Kentik’s inaugural partner program in December amid surging demand for AI networking solutions. Industry peers describe the hiring as a strategic move that positions Kentik to capture significant market share in the AI network intelligence revolution. 
Channel Veteran Takes Helm at Network Intelligence Provider
Network intelligence software provider Kentik has appointed channel industry stalwart Ken Marks as its new vice president of channels and alliances, according to company reports. The 30-year-plus channel veteran, who previously held leadership roles at SentinelOne, Splunk, Palo Alto Networks and IBM, will lead Kentik’s strategic shift toward a channel-focused sales model during what analysts suggest is an unprecedented AI networking boom.