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A Significant Recognition for Qasim Akhtar and Cloudelligent

Cloudelligent, a prominent AWS Premier Consulting Partner, recently celebrated a remarkable achievement as its Founder and CEO, Qasim Akhtar, was recognized in the 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list. This accolade, awarded by CRN—part of The Channel Company—highlights the innovative contributions made by younger leaders within the IT solution provider sector.

The Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list is an annual recognition that honors executives under 40 who demonstrate stellar leadership and have made notable impacts in their respective roles. These individuals are crucial in advancing technology integration and service capabilities in dynamic environments. They are recognized for their drive, creativity, and ability to provide solutions in complex industries.

In his seven years at the helm of Cloudelligent, Qasim Akhtar has transformed the company from an initial vision to achieving the prestigious status of an AWS Premier Tier Partner, a designation that only a select few in the global partner network can claim. His approach to leadership is heavily influenced by his extensive engineering background gained from esteemed organizations such as Toyota North America and Capital One. This experience instilled in him a