LONDON, UK — The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), the nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel, has appointed Nancy Hammervik as Chief Channel Officer. The announcement was made during the opening keynote at GTIA’s ChannelCon EMEA event, held this week in London.
Hammervik is a distinguished executive, advisor, and advocate with almost 40 years of experience in the technology industry, including 15 years with GTIA and CompTIA. She is widely recognized for her dedication to advancing technology careers, inspiring future leaders, and fostering positive change within the industry. In her new role, Hammervik will focus on expanding GTIA’s global membership, member value, strategic partnerships and identifying ways to enhance the organization’s increasing influence within the IT channel.
“I am thrilled that Nancy will be leading the charge for GTIA to expand our reach across the globe through our member-first approach, unbiased resources and education, and partnerships that drive growth,” said Dan Wensley, CEO, GTIA. “Nancy’s experience and knowledge are ideally suited to develop the partnerships and programs to increase the value GTIA provides to members, strengthen the global IT channel, and empower the people and businesses who are leading technological innovation.”
“GTIA’s dedication to cultivating a collaborative environment where diverse companies and professionals can connect and grow is truly inspiring,” said Hammervik. “We will continue to evangelize the value of GTIA and deepen relationships with IT solution providers, vendors, and other industry associations, to foster growth and generate a positive impact for our members and the IT channel as a whole.”
Since July 2024, Hammervik has held the position of Executive Industry Advisor for GTIA and Principal of Hammervik Collaborative, contributing her expertise in channel programs, workforce strategy, and industry partnerships to direct technology organizations and promote community engagement. Before that, she spent 13 years at CompTIA, 11 years as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations, growing CompTIA’s member and subscriber base and global community program, before turning her focus to educational outreach and workforce development as Chief Executive Officer of the CompTIA Tech Career Academy.
Hammervik began her career in publishing, spending 25 years with United Business Media’s Everything Channel as Senior Vice President, where she oversaw global IT channel-focused events and founded the XChange event series, CRN’s Women of the Channel program and the Channel@Work charitable initiative. Her leadership excellence has earned her many honors, including recognition on the CRN Women of the Channel and MSPmentor 205 lists, as a Top 50 Channel Influencer, winner of the Bronze Stevie Award for “Female Innovator of the Year,” and an SMB 150 Award.
About the Global Technology Industry Association
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents hundreds of thousands of professionals from more than 2,400 MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). For more information, visit gtia.org.
