Entara CEO & President Named as Executive of the Year by Channel Futures

CHICAGO, November 8,2023 – Entara, a leading security-first eXtended Service Provider (XSP), proudly announces that its CEO and President, Pamela Diaz, has been honored as the Executive of the Year by Channel Futures. In addition to this prestigious recognition, Entara garnered multiple award nominations and secured a prominent spot in the 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings, placing within the top 50.

Channel Futures, a prominent media and events platform catering to the information and communication technologies (ICT) channel industry, presents the MSP 501 Executive of the Year award to leaders who exemplify unwavering commitment, perseverance, creativity, and ingenuity throughout their careers. This award acknowledges an individual who has distinguished themselves in the managed services and technology channel.  

Pamela Diaz, who has been an integral part of the Entara team for seven years, initially served as the company's president before assuming the role of CEO in 2022. Under her leadership, Diaz has not only driven impressive business growth but has also been a catalyst for nurturing a vibrant company culture.

During her tenure, Entara's revenue has experienced remarkable growth, doubling since Diaz's arrival, with an average annual revenue growth rate of 17% from 2017 to 2022. Notably, Diaz played a pivotal role in the establishment of Entara's highly-regarded Incident Response Service, cementing the company's reputation for excellence in the field. This service has swiftly evolved to contribute nearly half of Entara's annual revenue. “Pam's recognition as the MSP 501 Executive of the Year is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Entara Director of Managed Service, Deniz Sagnaklar. “Pam’s impact at Entara extends beyond the company due to her empathetic approach to leadership. I have been lucky to be mentored by Pam and her guidance has been instrumental to my growth as a leader. She continues to set an example for culture-focused leadership while continuing her commitment to innovation, our clients, and our people.”

Pamela Diaz's leadership has extended beyond sales, significantly impacting the development of the company's culture, its employees, and service offerings. Her leadership was instrumental in fostering a thriving work-from-home culture, an achievement that continues to evolve in 2023 as Entara remains a fully remote organization now listed as a Best and Brightest Top Company to Work For in the Nation.

“I am honored to receive this prestigious award,” shared Executive of the Year, Pamela Diaz. “Leading the team at Entara has been one of the greatest challenges and joys of my career as we have navigated a shifting technology landscape and ever-growing and changing cyber threats. I'm so proud to lead a team that has not only achieved remarkable revenue growth but has also created an environment where employees thrive and have the opportunity to grow. I look forward to continuing my journey with Entara, building a brighter future for our team and clients alike.”

Entara remains committed to its mission of delivering exceptional service and solutions to its clients, further solidifying its position as an industry leader. The recognition of Pamela Diaz as the MSP 501 Executive of the Year and the company's continued success in the MSP 501 rankings and nomination for the Vanguard Award serve as a testament to their unwavering dedication to excellence.

About Entara

Entara sets the standard as the world’s first eXtended Service Provider (XSP) and delivers exceptional, security-first IT solutions for their clients, including managed IT and cybersecurity services, incident response services, and other professional services. Founded in 2001, the organization has evolved to provide the strategic vision, platforms, processes, and people to travel with their clients on the path to their best IT future.   

Entara has been repeatedly recognized by CRN on the MSP 500 list in the Security 100 category as well as on the MES Midmarket 100 list. The organization acts as a true partner to their clients and has also been included on MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs list and is in the top 50 MSPs listed in Channel Future’s MSP 501 award. As a core values focused organization, Entara has proudly been recognized on lists for both the Chicago and National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. To learn more about how Entara can help you secure your future, please visit https://www.entaracorp.com/.