James Neilson is the Founder and CEO of Next Ascent, an executive Go-To-Market coaching firm. Leveraging extensive experience from leadership roles at ServiceNow and Palo Alto Networks, he helps founders and CROs build high-performing sales teams. Colleagues and reports consistently describe him as an authentic, data-led, brilliant, and innovative leader.
Originally from a science background, James transitioned into a highly successful sales career after joining a telecoms start-up. He is a reflective individual who values his professional network and is passionate about learning from other entrepreneurs and business leaders to inform his own journey as a founder.
Unique fact: James co-authored a scientific publication on Staphylococcus aureus before pivoting his career to sales and sales leadership.
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