Ashraf Gohar
About Ashraf Gohar
Ashraf Gohar is the GM National Sales, IoT & Telus Insights at TELUS in Montreal, Canada, with over 19 years of experience in sales leadership within the telecommunications and technology industries.
Current Role at TELUS
Ashraf Gohar is currently serving as the GM National Sales, IoT & TELUS Insights at TELUS in the Montreal, Canada area. In this role, he focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, particularly for Eastern Canada. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in sales and technology to drive the company's IoT initiatives forward.
Previous Experience at Rogers Communications
From 2011 to 2016, Ashraf Gohar worked at Rogers Communications as Vice President, Business Sales, Eastern Canada. During his five-year tenure, he was responsible for spearheading business sales strategies and driving sales growth in the Eastern Canada region, enhancing the company's market presence and customer reach.
Career Milestones
Ashraf Gohar has held various significant roles throughout his career. Notably, he served as Vice-President Sales, Eastern Region at Grand & Toy, General Manager, Wireless & Specialty Enterprise Solutions at TELUS Communications, and Director, Corporate Sales at Rogers Wireless. In each of these positions, he demonstrated his ability to lead and transform sales teams, contributing to each company's success in the competitive telecommunications and technology sectors.
Educational Background
Ashraf Gohar completed his MBA in Administration from Concordia University between 1996 and 2000. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the same institution, between 1985 and 1989. His education has provided a solid foundation for his extended career in sales leadership within telecommunications and technology.
Specializations in Change Management and Sales Transformation
Ashraf Gohar specializes in change management and sales transformation. He focuses on developing direct sales teams and creating alternate sales channels. His expertise in these areas has enabled him to transform business challenges into successes through strong leadership and teamwork. His extensive background spans over 19 years in sales leadership roles within the telecommunications and technology industries, encompassing wireless, data centers, SaaS, cloud, networking, and IoT.