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Ayla Networks, a leading smart home connectivity platform provider, has appointed Chris Williams as Vice President and Global Sales Leader. With extensive experience in enterprise sales and customer experience solutions, Williams will drive Ayla’s global growth in the rapidly evolving IoT and smart home markets.
Chris Williams joins Ayla Networks as VP and Global Sales Leader.
Previously led global sales at DVSAnalytics for customer experience solutions.
Held sales leadership roles at ConvergeOne, focusing on SaaS and managed services.
Williams to spearhead sales efforts with manufacturers, retailers, and partners.
Ayla’s platform enables secure, scalable smart home device connectivity.
Move supports Ayla’s goal to expand in the growing IoT market.
Ayla Networks, a San Jose-based provider of smart home connectivity solutions, has named Chris Williams as its Vice President and Global Sales Leader. In this role, Williams will oversee global sales efforts, collaborating with manufacturers, retailers, and channel partners to accelerate Ayla’s expansion in the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home sectors. “We are thrilled for Chris to join Ayla at this critical juncture,” said John Grady, CEO of Ayla Networks. “Chris brings a wealth of experience in leading complex sales cycles, building high-performing teams, and cultivating lasting customer relationships.”
Williams joins Ayla from DVSAnalytics, where he served as Head of Global Sales, leading teams focused on customer experience (CX) solutions. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at ConvergeOne, driving growth in SaaS solutions and managed services. His expertise in navigating complex sales cycles and building robust channel strategies aligns with Ayla’s vision to scale its cloud-based platform, which empowers manufacturers and developers to deliver secure, connected smart home devices.
“I’m excited to join Ayla Networks at a time when smart home ecosystems are rapidly evolving,” said Williams. “Ayla’s ability to enable secure, differentiated connected products provides a strong foundation for growth.” The IoT and smart home markets are experiencing significant demand, with Ayla’s platform offering flexibility and scalability for connected devices. Williams’ leadership will focus on fostering innovation and strengthening partnerships to capitalize on this growth.
Trusted by global brands since 2010, Ayla Networks provides a cloud-based platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that streamlines the development of smart home devices. With offices in China, India, and Taiwan, the company supports millions of connected devices, emphasizing security and efficiency. Williams’ appointment positions Ayla to further enhance its market presence, delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the needs of manufacturers and consumers in the IoT ecosystem.
Chris Williams’ leadership is set to propel Ayla Networks’ global sales strategy, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation and growth. As the smart home market continues to evolve, Ayla is well-positioned to deliver secure, scalable solutions under Williams’ guidance, strengthening its role as a leader in IoT connectivity.
Ayla Networks, based in San Jose and with offices in China, India, and Taiwan, is a leading provider of an advanced cloud-based platform that empowers manufacturers, developers, and retailers to bring smart home devices to market quickly and efficiently. Ayla's platform encompasses devices, firmware, cloud services, and user applications to drive the development of differentiated connected products and services. Trusted by leading global brands and connecting millions of devices since 2010, Ayla’s platform is renowned for its flexibility, scalability, and security.
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