Alexander Smith
About Alexander Smith
Alexander Smith is a Major Account Director at Kong Inc., where he has worked since 2024. He has held various roles in sales and account management across several financial and technology firms, including GAIN Capital and HSBC.
Work at Kong
Alexander Smith currently serves as Major Account Director at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as Strategic Account Director from 2022 to 2024 and as Enterprise Account Executive from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Kong has spanned over four years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and client management strategies in the London area.
Previous Experience in Sales and Finance
Before joining Kong Inc., Alexander Smith held several significant positions in sales and finance. He was VP of Sales at Caplin Systems for one year in London from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as VP - Institutional Credit Sales at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation for six months in 2016. His experience includes a role as Head of Sales, UK at GAIN Capital from 2014 to 2016, and as Enterprise Account Executive at AppDynamics from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Smith studied at King's Grammar School Grantham, where he focused on Economics, English Language & Literature, and Geography from 2000 to 2007. He then attended The University of Manchester, earning a BSc in Management with International Business Economics, achieving a 2:1 classification from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in sales and account management.
Career Progression
Alexander Smith's career began with an internship at HSBC as a Finance Intern in 2008. He progressed through various roles at GAIN Capital, starting as Institutional Sales Manager from 2010 to 2012, then EMEA Institutional Director from 2012 to 2014. His career has been characterized by a steady advancement in responsibilities and leadership positions within the finance and technology sectors.