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Aaron Benn

Researcher · DISC type Cs
Director, Strategic Accounts, CIO | Security | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Data & Analytics at GDS Group
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Aaron is a sales and marketing strategist at GDS Group with a diverse background spanning financial services and SaaS. He advises C-level executives on security, data, and AI/ML. Educated at DePaul University, he is described by colleagues as intelligent, professional, and diligent.

His interests include the history and philosophy of science, a subject he studied at Tulane University. During his time at DePaul, he studied abroad in the Netherlands and was the Vice President of the FX & Capital Market Group, showcasing his early interest in global markets.

Unique Fact: He was featured and quoted in an article about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on students, titled “Displaced College Students Scramble”.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director, Strategic Accounts, CIO | Security | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Data & Analytics
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Aaron shows up

Process Focused
ROI Seeker
Cost Conscious

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Aaron cares about

C-Suite Engagement
His role at GDS Group focuses on advising C-level executives from Fortune 2000 companies and elevating clients' messaging to the C-suite.
SaaS Sales
Has extensive experience selling SaaS solutions and unified communications as a service (UCaaS) from his time at Arkadin and Main Street Hub.
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Career

Work history

6-2018
Director, Strategic Accounts, CIO | Security | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Data & Analytics
GDS Group
1-2018 - 5-2018
Enterprise Account Executive
Arkadin
6-2017 - 12-2017
Senior Account Executive
Main Street Hub
6-2016 - 5-2017
Account Executive
Main Street Hub
5-2010 - 5-2016
Broker, Manager
L&M Options, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

Learning from leaders: Reflections on the CIO Summit. Featured in GDS Group Insights
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Why AI Rollout Strategy Fails Without the Right Foundations. Featured in GDS Group Insights
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Education
2005 - 2007
Bachelor's degree
DePaul University
2003 - 2005
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Tulane University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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