Quiq Taps Veteran Jim Tennant as Global Channel Chief to Supercharge Its Partner Strategy

Quiq, the fast‑growing agentic AI platform that powers customer‑service experiences for brands like Roku and Staples, just added a heavyweight to its leadership bench. Effective immediately, Jim Tennant steps into the role of Global Channel Chief, bringing more than two decades of channel‑building know‑how to the table.

Mike Myer, Quiq’s CEO, could barely hide his enthusiasm. “Jim’s arrival lifts an already strong team to world‑class,” he said, noting the “groundswell of interest from channel partners, especially around Voice AI.” The comment hints at a broader ambition: turning partner relationships into a predictable revenue engine.

In his own words, Tennant will “accelerate partner‑sourced and partner‑influenced pipeline growth” while deepening ties with strategic alliances, advisory firms, global systems integrators, distributors and technology partners. He also pledged to deliver “world‑class enablement, support and ecosystem collaboration” that helps enterprises adopt agentic AI at scale.

The move comes at a time when many technology vendors are scrambling to build partner‑first models. With Tennant’s track record in enterprise software, AI and cloud ecosystems, Quiq hopes to stand out, giving customers—from Accor to Brinks Home—a smoother path to modern, AI‑driven CX.

While the press release didn’t specify a start date, the announcement was published on July 22, 2026, signaling that Quiq is ready to hit the ground running with its new global channel strategy.