John Hays

John Hays is a senior executive at Cox Communications, currently serving as the Vice President of Market Expansion.2 His career at Cox Communications spans over a decade, during which he has held various leadership positions in sales and strategy.

Career at Cox Communications

John joined Cox Communications in 2010, initially focusing on retail strategy development.1 His responsibilities have evolved over the years:

• 2010: Joined Cox's sales organization, working on retail strategy
• 2012: Promoted to Director of Sales Strategy and Channel Development
• 2014: Elevated to Vice President of Sales Channel Strategy & Performance1
• Current: Vice President of Market Expansion2

In his previous role as VP of Sales Channel Strategy & Performance, John was responsible for:

• Overall sales channel strategy
• Ensuring focus on channel mix, customer preference, and buying behaviors
• Managing functional areas including Call Centers, Retail & Direct Sales, Channel Planning, Go to Market Strategy, and Compensation & Performance Management Design1

Education and Background

John has a strong educational background in business:

• Bachelor's degree in Business from Georgia Institute of Technology
• MBA from Emory University, completed in 201612

Prior to joining Cox Communications, John gained valuable experience in consulting and retail:

• Worked in the Management Consulting practice at Accenture
• Held a position at Dollar Tree Stores Corporate, focusing on store operations and supply chain1

Personal Life

John is married to Kate and has two children: Oliver and Alana.1