Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Laura Blackmer to the 2025 CRN Channel Chiefs list.
The CRN Channel Chiefs list recognises the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
“Our dealers inspire me every day by their willingness to take on new challenges to meet their goals through digital diversification, which will help them grow their businesses for years to come,” said Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales, Konica Minolta. “I am extremely proud to receive this honour from CRN, and grateful to all our channel partners for their support of our business.”
Blackmer joined Konica Minolta’s executive team in December 2017 as Senior Vice President, Dealer Sales, and in 2022 was promoted to President, Dealer Sales. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company’s extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and managed IT Services. Her notable experience includes various roles in both sales and executive leadership within the technology industry. This honour represents Blackmer’s fifth time as a CRN Channel Chief, and she is a six-time honouree of CRN’s Women of the Channel list.
“We are always so pleased to see Laura recognised for her unwavering dedication to the success of our dealer channel,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta “She is an extraordinary leader whose commitment to creating innovative programmes that inspire dealers makes a tremendous impact. She listens to their needs in order to guide them in the right direction, providing the tools they need to drive sales growth. Congratulations to Laura for once again earning this industry accolade.”
The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who work tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.
“This year’s honourees exemplify dedication, innovation and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Each of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They’ve set a high bar in the channel, and we’re thrilled to recognise their standout achievements.”
