John Ley

John Ley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales strategy and operations, currently serving as Senior Director of GTM Strategy & Operations at Brex since June 2019, where the focus is on innovating B2B financial products. Prior to Brex, Ley held multiple leadership roles at Square from January 2014 to May 2019, including Global Head of Sales Enablement, where notable achievements included enhancing new account executive performance and improving professional development satisfaction. Ley also played a crucial role in forming Square’s first Sales Development and Implementation teams, contributing to significant improvements in seller establishment rates and sales cycle efficiency. Earlier roles included Sales Manager at OrderAhead and Senior Outside Sales Executive at Groupon, alongside foundational experience as Outside Sales Executive at CBS Outdoor. Ley holds a B.S. in Advertising and Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.