Oliver Smart is a seasoned executive with an extensive background in sales, having held various positions at GDS Group, including CEO, Vice President Sales, and Senior Sales Manager. He currently serves as Senior Vice President at GDS International, a company that creates senior level engagement opportunities for businesses worldwide, building viable pipelines for business success. Smart studied Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Journalism at Bournemouth University and The Ridings High School. His expertise lies in creating tangible business opportunities, shortening sales cycles, and building brand awareness. He listens to his clients, uses collective knowledge, skills, and products to form game-changing partnerships, and always strives to be a trusted partner for his clients and his people. Smart's commitment to excellence is reflected in the feedback GDS Group received, with 96.1% of clients satisfied or very satisfied with their services in 2012, and a brilliant 92% recommending the company to others.