1. Lisa Del Real

Speaking of Lisas, Lisa Del Real is now 8×8’s new global channel chief. It’s hard to imagine that doesn’t sting a little for executives at RingCentral, 8×8’s competitor. Del Real had worked at the company for 11 years, most recently as RingCentral’s vice president of strategic partnerships. She was an award-winning employee.

However, Del Real already seems settled into her new role. It’s an “exciting time,” she said.

“There is an incredible opportunity to scale 8×8’s global partner-first channel program that drives efforts to expand industry leadership for an integrated cloud communications and contact center solution,” she added.

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