Channel Chat Podcast

Marc Sumner

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led show focused on the IT channel, featuring regular conversations with prominent technology and channel leaders about leadership, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and market trends. A PR agency could credibly pitch IT channel executives, technology founders, cybersecurity specialists, and AI leaders with clear relevance to channel businesses; booking is likely high difficulty because the show emphasizes recognized industry figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 319

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Male

Location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

enquiries@robertson-sumner.com

marc@robertson-sumner.com

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Host

Marc Sumner - CEO of Robertson Sumner Ltd and regular host of the Channel Chat podcast, where he interviews leaders from across the IT channel.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Senior executives, founders, and established leaders from IT channel, technology, cybersecurity, and related businesses

Required Achievements:

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Bateman - Team Leadership And The Importance Of People Within An Organization

Kostandino Kustas - Artificial Intelligence And Its Impact On Cybersecurity Threats

Neil Lomax - Engagement, Relationships, And Human Connection In Business

Jonathan Bartholomew - The Positive Impact Of Artificial Intelligence And Technology On Business

Ross McKenzie - Current Conditions And Opportunities In The IT Channel Market

Recent Topics

It Channel, Technology, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Channel Chat Podcast

#303 Keith Toh: Partners want consistency, clarity and trust.

September 22, 2026

In this episode of Channel Chat, Marc Sumner sits down with Keith Toh, Partner Strategy & Enablement Leader at AMD, to discuss his journey from the Singapore Navy to leadership roles at Sony, Lenovo, Microsoft and AMD. Keith shares his perspective on what separates successful vendor-partner relationships from the rest, why enablement often misses the mark, and how partners can position themselves to thrive as AI continues to reshape the technology landscape. The conversation also explores lea...

#302 Duane Lent: Technology should never become a burden.

September 15, 2026

In this episode of Channel Chat, we're joined by Duane Lent, CEO of InnoVent, to discuss the evolving relationship between technology vendors, partners and end customers. The conversation explores why organisations need to think beyond the next hardware purchase, the importance of managing technology throughout its entire lifecycle, and how long-term planning can strengthen customer relationships and business outcomes. Duane also shares practical advice on refresh strategies, lifecycle manage...

#301 James Worrall: The Channel Is The Force Multiplier

September 08, 2026

This week on Channel Chat, Marc Sumner is joined by James Worrall, VP of International Channel at Druva. From selling door-to-door in Bolton to leading international channel strategy for one of the industry's leading cyber resilience companies, James shares the lessons that have shaped his approach to leadership, partnerships and channel growth. Marc and James discuss what partners really want from vendors, why simplicity matters more than ever, how to spot the signs of a healthy channel prog...

Publicly listed emails

enquiries@robertson-sumner.com

marc@robertson-sumner.com

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