Ryan Ashford

Ryan Ashford is an experienced sales professional currently serving as the Sales Director for the UK & Ireland at Cogent Communications since October 2011. In this role, Ryan leads a team of 10, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance on various sales processes, including prospecting, CRM management, and recruitment. Prior to this, Ryan held the position of Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, contributing to the company's stature as a leading Tier 1 Internet service provider. Previous experience includes roles as a Sales Executive at Comtact Ltd., BT Local Business, and Harmony Solutions Ltd., as well as a professional footballer with Southampton Football Club. Ryan's educational background includes studies at St Marys College Southampton and Honiton Community College.