Jay McBain, principal analyst, global channels for Forrester Research, is one of the most visible thought leaders in the global technology channel. Named one of the Top 40 Under Forty by the Business Review, as well as to numerous channel magazines' top influencer lists, he is often sought out for industry guidance and future trends. He has spent his 24-year career in various executive channel sales, marketin, and strategy roles within IBM, Lenovo, Autotask and ChannelEyes. McBain represents Forrester on the Channel Partners Editorial Advisory Board.