Kester Hodgson
About Kester Hodgson
Kester Hodgson serves as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Accounts at MVF, where he has built a strong career in sales and business development since 2011. He has extensive experience in online lead generation and digital marketing, complemented by a solid educational background in communications and acting.
Current Role at MVF
Kester Hodgson currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Accounts at MVF, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area in a hybrid work environment. In this role, he focuses on developing enterprise-level client relationships and enhancing MVF's service offerings to meet the needs of larger organizations.
Previous Positions at MVF
Kester Hodgson has held several roles at MVF prior to his current position. He worked as Head of B2B Sales from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role as Head of Financial Lead Generation for a brief period in 2013. He then transitioned to the role of SVP Sales, Americas from 2015 to 2017, and later served as SVP Business Development from 2017 to 2022. His tenure at MVF spans over a decade, during which he has contributed to various aspects of the company's growth.
Professional Background
Kester Hodgson's professional background includes diverse roles in sales and business development. Before joining MVF, he worked as a Lead Generation Specialist at Approved Index from 2007 to 2009. His earlier experience includes positions at TIME as a Classified Sales Executive and at Miller Freeman as a Display Sales Executive. He also worked as Professional Yacht Crew at Mirabella Yachts Inc, showcasing his varied career path.
Education and Training
Kester Hodgson has a solid educational foundation. He studied at London Metropolitan University, where he earned a BA Hons in Communications with a Photography Major from 1990 to 1994. He also attended the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, achieving a Postgraduate qualification in Acting from 2005 to 2006. His early education was completed at Scarborough College, where he obtained his High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates.
Skills and Expertise
Kester Hodgson possesses a range of skills relevant to his roles in sales and business development. He has a proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams. His expertise includes supplier negotiation, strategic planning, project management, and sales enablement. Additionally, he has a deep understanding of customer experience and the value proposition of MVF's platforms and services, along with a passion for online lead generation and digital marketing.