Ken Younghans

Ken Younghans is the Vice President of Sales at GDS Group, a company known for organizing executive summits and networking events across various industries. He has a strong background in sales and marketing, with a focus on driving growth and building relationships with C-level executives in sectors such as Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, and Financial Services.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Vice President Sales at GDS Group since November 2019.
• Previous Positions:
  • Director of Sales at GDS Group (Nov 2017 - Nov 2019)
  • Summit Director of CIO Insights US (Jan 2016 - Nov 2019)
  • Strategic Account Executive at NG Healthcare Payers and NG Retail US (Apr 2014 - Nov 2016)
  • Senior Business Analyst at MeetTheBoss (Jul 2013 - Jan 2014)

Education

Ken holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick.

Skills and Achievements

Ken is recognized for his ability to craft growth strategies and develop lead generation programs tailored to meet the needs of large enterprises. He has been awarded as a Top Global Summit Salesperson multiple times from 2016 to 2022, reflecting his consistent performance in sales.

Personal Attributes

Ken is described as a strategic thinker and natural leader who excels in understanding client objectives and proactively addressing their challenges. His commitment to building strong professional relationships is a cornerstone of his approach to sales and client engagement.1