Appointment signals renewed investment in partner ecosystem to drive enterprise growth
WSO2 has appointed Kristian Györkös as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Channel, reinforcing its commitment to long-term partner engagement and global expansion. In this strategic role, Györkös will lead the development of WSO2’s channel programs, strengthening relationships with resellers, systems integrators, cloud service providers, and technology partners.
A seasoned executive in the API management space, Györkös brings deep experience from Kong Inc., Apigee (Google), Solo.io, DataStax, and Microsoft, where he built and scaled partner ecosystems that fueled enterprise growth. His appointment is expected to accelerate WSO2’s channel-led strategy and broaden customer access to its open-source platforms for API management, integration, and identity and access management.
“WSO2 offers partners a uniquely powerful value proposition. I look forward to scaling our global partner organization and enabling our ecosystem to deliver transformative solutions for customers worldwide.”
—Kristian Györkös, SVP & Global Head of Channel, WSO2
“At WSO2, we see our channel partners as critical force multipliers in our growth strategy,” said Devaka Randeniya, Chief Revenue Officer. “Kristian’s appointment marks a significant milestone in our continued investment in the partner ecosystem. His global experience will be instrumental in scaling our programs and delivering increased value to customers.”
WSO2’s platform spans API monetization, integration, IAM, and developer tooling—positioning partners to deliver AI-enabled digital services with speed and flexibility. The company’s channel strategy complements its direct sales efforts, aiming to co-innovate with partners and expand its footprint across more than 90 countries.
Györkös joins WSO2 at a time of rapid growth and transformation. With over USD100 million in annual recurring revenue and offices across eight countries, WSO2 continues to be recognized by analysts as a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure.
The appointment underscores WSO2’s vision to empower developers and architects with open-source, AI-driven solutions that eliminate vendor lock-in and accelerate digital product creation.
