Exabeam appoints Craig Patterson as Global Channel Chief

Patterson will oversee the integration of the LogRhythm and Exabeam partner programs, lead Exabeam global partner strategy and drive ecosystem growth.

Exabeam has appointed Craig Patterson as its Global Channel Chief. The award-winning channel veteran will lead efforts to drive innovation and collaboration within the channel ecosystem for Exabeam.

Key focus areas for Patterson are expected to be in enhancing go-to-market strategies and expanding the company's footprint through strategic partnerships across North America, Europe, LATAM, iMETA, and APAC regions. Exabeam will be relying on Patterson's deep channel expertise to also further strengthen its position as the world's leading and largest independent security analytics and security information and event management (SIEM) vendor.

“Craig’s proven ability to scale global partner programs make him the ideal leader to drive our global channel strategy as we aim to capitalize on our momentum post-merger,” said Chris O’Malley, CEO of Exabeam.

“His strategic approach to channel development, coupled with his cybersecurity experience, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our partner ecosystem and deliver industry-leading security analytics solutions through our channel-first strategy,” added O’Malley.

According to statistics from Mordor Intelligence, the SIEM market is estimated to be US$10.78 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$19.1 billion by 2030. The SIEM landscape continues to undergo a dramatic transformation which is primarily driven by cloud adoption and technological advancements.

As businesses look to migrate to cloud-based SIEM solutions, Exabeam will be looking to play a key role in helping organizations with their security monitoring and threat detection.

With over 20 years of channel leadership expertise, Patterson has a a proven track record in scaling global channel programs and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships. He is an accomplished channel leader whose contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the CRN Channel Chief Award (2022-2024), the 2023 Channel Influencer of the Year award, and the 2022 Channel Futures Circle of Excellence award.

Prior to Exabeam, Patterson held leadership roles at Aryaka Networks and Lumen Technologies, where he led billion-dollar revenue strategies and scaled programs across global markets.

"Joining Exabeam represents an incredible opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity through channel excellence," said Patterson. “I look forward to working with our global partners to deliver innovative security solutions that help organizations better detect and respond to threats, reduce risk, and streamline security operations."

Patterson’s appointment reinforces the company’s dedication to advancing its market-leading security analytics and SIEM solutions through strong channel partnerships.