Ben Duckworth
About Ben Duckworth
Ben Duckworth serves as the RVP Sales for Global New Business at CircleCI, where he has contributed to significant sales growth since 2021. He has a background in sales leadership across various companies, including Ometria, Adfenix, and edozo, and holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Loughborough University.
Work at CircleCI
Ben Duckworth currently serves as the RVP Sales, Global New Business at CircleCI, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's market presence and driving sales initiatives. Prior to this, he was the Director of Sales for EMEA at CircleCI from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at CircleCI has been marked by a commitment to enhancing sales strategies and fostering business growth.
Sales Leadership Experience
Duckworth has demonstrated significant sales leadership throughout his career. He achieved 129% of his sales goal in 2021, reflecting strong performance in his role. His previous experience includes serving as the Director of Sales at Ometria, where he played a key role in scaling marketing technology across the UK's e-commerce industry. He also held the position of General Manager at Adfenix, overseeing a 160% year-on-year growth in team, revenues, and customer base.
Background and Military Experience
Ben Duckworth has a background that includes military training. He served as an Officer Cadet at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2015 for 11 months. This prestigious institution is known for its leadership training. Duckworth was medically discharged due to a back injury after his time at Sandhurst.
Education and Expertise
Duckworth studied English at Loughborough University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2010. His educational background has contributed to his communication skills and understanding of market dynamics, which are essential in his sales roles.
Previous Roles and Achievements
Before his current role at CircleCI, Duckworth held various positions that contributed to his expertise in sales and business development. He was the Head of Sales at edozo from 2015 to 2017, where he drove revenue growth from zero to seed stage funding. He also served as General Manager for Adfenix from 2017 to 2019, where he significantly increased the company's growth metrics.