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Antonia Upegui, Sales Director at The Functionary, named to CRN’s 2026 Women of the Channel list
The Functionary, a global provider of embedded operations and AI-enabled service delivery solutions, today announced that Antonia Upegui, Director of Sales, has been recognized on the prestigious 2026 Women of the Channel list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.
“Antonia represents how we think about growth and execution,” said Sam Darwish, CEO of The Functionary. “She understands that scaling revenue is directly tied to how well operations perform. Her ability to connect sales strategy with service delivery is a big part of why our partners can grow without losing control of execution.”
This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.
Antonia Upegui brings more than eight years of experience helping US based companies scale through global staffing and operational support models. In her role at The Functionary, she works closely with MSPs and technology service providers to address increasing pressure across service delivery, including SLA performance, cost-to-serve, and AI adoption.
Her work aligns directly with how The Functionary operates in the market. As MSPs and technology providers face increasing pressure from AI adoption, cost-to-serve, and service complexity, the company continues to expand its role as an embedded operating partner, helping clients stabilize service delivery while scaling efficiently.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”
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