Estee Preciado Recognized in 2026 Women of the Channel List

Estee Preciado Honored in CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel List

Salt Security, a pioneering company in API and agentic security, announced a significant achievement that highlights the contributions of its team members in the tech industry. Estee Preciado, the Head of Global Alliances at Salt Security, has been recognized by CRN® as one of the distinguished women on the 2026 Women of the Channel list.

This prestigious annual list from The Channel Company identifies leading women from various sectors, including vendors and distributors, who have played a pivotal role in enhancing the IT ecosystem. Recognizing Estee Preciado as a notable leader underscores her innovative approach and strategic mindset that have positively impacted partners and customers alike within the industry.

Since Estee joined Salt Security, she has been pivotal in steering the company’s global alliance strategy during a time of substantial growth and necessity. As the Head of Global Alliances, Estee has dedicated herself to nurturing and expanding partner relationships, ensuring Salt’s prominence in the enterprise security market. Her strategic insights, combined with practical execution, have led her to gain the trust and respect of both partners and internal teams.

In her multifaceted role that encompasses business development, partner success, and go-to-market strategies, she's established herself as an essential figure in Salt's channel community. Estee’s ability to forge meaningful, results-driven partnerships reflects the core values that Salt Security upholds in every collaboration it undertakes.

Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, expressed her admiration for the honorees, stating, "It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel. Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel."

Estee's recognition encapsulates her diligent efforts and the positive changes she ushered into the industry, and Michael Nicosia, Co-Founder and COO at Salt Security, echoed this sentiment. He remarked, "We are incredibly proud to see Estee recognized on CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel list. In her time at Salt, Estee has made an immediate and lasting impact on our global alliances program. She brings energy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to every partner relationship."

This acknowledgment serves as a tribute to Estee Preciado and her unwavering dedication to channel excellence and innovation within Salt Security. The full list of the 2026 Women of the Channel can be accessed at crn.com/wotc.

For those unfamiliar with Salt Security, the company specializes in securing the world's most innovative enterprises from API and AI agent attacks. Their API Protection Platform is comprehensive, offering real-time threat mitigation and vulnerability elimination before any potential issues escalate to production. Founded in 2016 and backed by notable investors, Salt Security stands at the forefront of protecting the realm of digital security in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.

As the technology landscape continues to evolve and expand, it’s clear that leaders like Estee Preciado are essential in influencing and guiding the future of our industry. This honor not only showcases her individual accomplishments but also reinforces Salt Security's commitment to fostering impactful leaders within the technology sector.