Cloudelligent CEO Qasim Akhtar Named to CRN Next-Gen Leader List

Akhtar has spent the last seven years steering Cloudelligent from its inception to its current standing as an AWS Premier Tier Partner. Drawing on his previous engineering experience at companies like Toyota North America and Capital One, he manages a global workforce of nearly 150 employees. His current strategic focus centers on integrating proprietary Generative and Agentic AI frameworks to improve operational efficiency for clients in complex industries.

According to Jennifer Follett, Vice President of Content at CRN, the honorees on this year’s list are distinguished by their early-career ambition and their ability to elevate the broader IT channel. For Akhtar, the recognition underscores a commitment to bridging the gap between technical depth and business strategy. He noted that his 'builder-first' philosophy—rooted in understanding the mechanics of development—remains the driving force behind the firm’s transition toward proactive co-selling and advanced AI implementation.