OutSystems, a leading AI development platform, has announced that Benjamin (Ben) Yerushalmi, its Senior Vice President of Partners & Alliances, has been selected for the prestigious 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list. The honor recognizes his leadership in shaping a forward-looking partner ecosystem designed to help partners lead in the AI revolution and deliver measurable customer outcomes.
OutSystems' Ben Yerushalmi, SVP of Partners & Alliances, is named a 2026 CRN Channel Chief.
This is a repeat recognition for Yerushalmi, highlighting his consistent channel leadership.
He is responsible for the company's global partner-first growth strategy.
His focus is on building high-impact partnerships with systems integrators and hyperscalers.
The goal is to create an ecosystem where partners lead the shift to AI-driven development.
The recognition reflects a commitment to partner success and scalable, customer-focused growth.
Ben Yerushalmi's recognition underscores his role in advancing OutSystems' partner strategy during a pivotal industry shift. He emphasizes building an ecosystem where partners are equipped for the future, stating they need "a partner program designed for the future" to lead the AI revolution rather than just survive it. His approach focuses on aligning go-to-market strategy, enablement, and programs to support sustainable, long-term partner growth.
With over two decades of experience, Yerushalmi has a proven record of building profitable partnerships with global systems integrators, regional partners, and hyperscale cloud providers. At OutSystems, he is driving a partner-first strategy that expands market reach and strengthens partner execution. This involves creating clear success pathways and maintaining operational rigor to ensure partners can successfully deliver the OutSystems AI development platform to enterprise customers.
OutSystems CEO Woodson Martin highlighted Yerushalmi's impact, noting he "drives change" and brings a "business-builder mindset" essential for the current landscape. As AI redefines software development and sales, Martin expressed confidence that Yerushalmi will focus on "scaling our impact through the kind of win-win partnerships that move the needle for everyone," aligning partner success directly with customer success and company growth.
The inclusion of Ben Yerushalmi in the CRN Channel Chiefs list validates OutSystems' strategic investment in its channel as a primary engine for growth. For a platform company in the competitive low-code/AI development space, empowering partners to build and deliver solutions is crucial for scaling adoption. This recognition signals to the market that OutSystems is committed to a collaborative, partner-centric model designed to navigate and capitalize on the transformative shift toward agentic and AI-driven development.