Ed Kelly
About Ed Kelly
Ed Kelly is a Strategic Partnership Account Director at RingCentral, with a background in account management and cybersecurity. He has over a decade of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, having previously held positions at Windstream Communications, High Wire Networks, and Ascom N.A.
Work at RingCentral
Ed Kelly currently serves as the Strategic Partnership Account Director at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships and guiding clients in addressing complex business challenges through RingCentral's solutions. His expertise in partnership management and account direction is instrumental in fostering relationships that drive business growth.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining RingCentral, Ed Kelly worked at Windstream Communications from 2007 to 2014 as part of the Strategic Account Practice Management in the Managed Solutions Group. His tenure lasted seven years, during which he developed skills in managing strategic accounts and delivering tailored solutions to clients. He also held the position of Strategic Partners Director at Ascom N.A. from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on North American channels.
Background in Cyber Security and Professional Services
Ed Kelly has a background in cyber security and professional services. He worked at High Wire Networks as Cyber Security Delivery from 2019 to 2020 for one year. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Professional Services at InterCloud Systems Inc. from 2014 to 2015. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of security solutions and service delivery.
Achievements in Leadership Roles
Ed Kelly has held several leadership positions throughout his career. He served as Vice President and General Manager at Dimension Data UKI from 2004 to 2006. His leadership roles have equipped him with extensive experience in managing teams and driving strategic initiatives within the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Personal Interests and Activities
Outside of his professional career, Ed Kelly engages in various extreme sports and recreational activities. He has completed 351 skydiving jumps and has participated in offshore powerboat racing. Additionally, he enjoys hang gliding and has experience in car racing, both in drag and track formats. He is also a fan of blues music and supports the Chicago Bears.