NEW YORK, NY, October 28, 2025 – Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Chris Zadrima, Align’s Chief Operating Officer, as a 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader. This CRN list honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to the growth and success of their organization.
The annual list spotlights rising-star executives, managers and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in their roles with solution provider organizations, including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs and IT consultants.
Chris Zadrima has 20 years of experience building and leading high-performing Managed Services practices. He co-founded Align's highly successful Managed Services solutions and now, as Align's Chief Operating Officer, oversees the company's MS practice, which encompasses Client Support, Cloud Architecture and Strategy, Project Management, the Network Operations Center, and IT Service Desk.
Chris has deepened strategic relationships with key partners including Microsoft, Adlumin, and Conduit Security. Under his leadership, Align has advanced its MSP501 rankings and won consecutive MSP of the Year awards.
"I'm honored to be named a 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader," said Zadrima. "This recognition means a great deal to me personally and professionally. It’s exciting to be acknowledged alongside other rising leaders who are shaping the future of the IT channel. I’m proud of what our team continues to accomplish, from integrating AI-driven automation into our operations to expanding and strengthening cybersecurity solutions, we're just getting started."
"Chris's recognition as a CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader is well-deserved!” said Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. "Since co-founding our Managed Services practice, Chris has been instrumental in building a world-class team and delivering innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs. His strategic partnerships and commitment to emerging technologies have positioned Align as a trusted leader in the managed services space. We're excited to see Chris continue to shape the future of our organization and the broader IT channel.”
“The individuals named to CRN’s 2025 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list have set themselves apart as driven pioneers in the early stages of their IT channel journeys,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “We celebrate their outstanding and inventive impact on their organizations and the broader IT channel. We’re excited to see how they continue to shape and strengthen the channel in the years ahead.”
The 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list is available at www.CRN.com/nextgen.
About Align Managed Services
Align Managed Services is a division of Align, a premier global provider of technology infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1986, Align has grown into a trusted partner for Fortune 1000 companies and leading financial institutions, delivering strategic IT services.
Specializing in the financial services vertical, Align Managed Services offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the complex regulatory, operational, and security demands of investment firms, hedge funds, RIAs, and other financial entities.
For more information, visit www.align.com.
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