Chris Bates

Chris Bates is a growth-focused Channel Sales Leader with nearly three decades of experience in channel management and sales leadership. They currently serve as the EMEA Channel Sales Director - Business Intelligence at insightsoftware, where they lead a team of channel managers to engage with over 150 partners across EMEA, delivering innovative solutions that empower organizations. Chris has previously held roles such as Channel Manager at IPCortex and Head of Channel at Akixi, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering partner relationships and driving strategic growth. They are dedicated to creating a collaborative team culture that prioritizes partner success. Chris holds a Higher National Diploma in Business IT from the University of Bedfordshire.