Red Hat names Kevin Kennedy as global leader for the Red Hat partner ecosystem

Published: (January 12, 2026 at 07:00 PM EST)
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Source: Red Hat Blog

Announcement

The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, and at the heart of this change is a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem of partners. Today, we are excited to introduce Kevin Kennedy as Vice President of the Global Partner Ecosystem at Red Hat.

Kennedy’s Background

Kennedy steps into this role during a pivotal era for hybrid cloud and AI, bringing a unique perspective forged from experience on every side of the technology table:

  • Direct Sales: IBM, Xerox
  • Distribution Leadership (10 years): Arrow, EMC, Tech Data
  • Partner Ecosystem Leadership: Red Hat’s North America and Latin America regions

His diverse background positions him to drive growth and innovation across Red Hat’s global partner network.

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