Tampa, FL – February 2, 2026 – Timus, the only channel-exclusive SASE and ZTNA platform built for MSPs, proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected David Nankervis, Chief Revenue Officer, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
David Nankervis, Chief Revenue Officer at Timus, leads the company’s global go-to-market organization with a strong emphasis on people, discipline, and long-term execution. He plays a central role in shaping how teams work together across sales, marketing, and partner success, ensuring everyone is aligned around clear goals and shared accountability.
Under his leadership, Timus has strengthened its 100 percent channel-only commitment by building an internal culture focused on trust, consistency, and partnership. David’s approach prioritizes clear ownership, repeatable processes, and steady progress over short-term wins, creating an environment where teams can execute reliably, and MSP partners can grow alongside the company with confidence.
“David’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping how Timus grows with the channel,” said Ahmet Polat, Co-Founder and CEO of Timus. “He focuses on building teams, processes, and accountability that scale, while keeping partners at the center of every decision. This recognition is well deserved and reflects the consistency and integrity he brings to our go-to-market organization.”
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list will be featured on CRN.com beginning Feb. 2 at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs
About Timus
Timus Networks provides a 100% cloud-based only Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) dedicated platform that delivers Adaptive Zero Trust Network Protection for the modern workforce. Developed by network-security experts, Timus helps MSPs simplify their security stacks by combining VPN replacement, ZTNA, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, DNS filtering, and device posture control into a single, scalable solution. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Timus serves MSPs and MSSPs globally, empowering them to protect clients, reduce tickets, and grow recurring revenue.
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The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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