Ben Elliott-Yates
Senior Director @Moody's Analytics
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director @Moody's Analytics
London, GB
As Senior Director of Business Development at Moody’s, I lead the development & execution of integrated commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth & expand our market presence globally. I am responsible for building & enabling high-performing sales and account management teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating strategic partnerships with senior decision-makers across diverse industries. A key focus of my role is leveraging advanced digital solutions, including the end-to-end implementation of AI and agentic AI throughout the sales pipeline, to automate lead generation, qualification, outreach, and follow-up. This has resulted in increased sales productivity, higher conversion rates, and enhanced client engagement. I am passionate about driving innovation, championing data-driven decision-making, and ensuring Moody’s remains at the forefront of commercial excellence & client value creation.
EDUCATION
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Bsc(Hons), Hotel, Catering & Business Management
Birmingham City University
Higher National Diploma, Hotel & Business Management
Birmingham City University
National Diploma, Hotel, Catering & Business Management
Solihull School
High School
University of Buenos Aires
Level 1 & 2 Spanish Course, Spanish Language and Literature
SKILLS
ABOUT BEN ELLIOTT-YATES
Strategic and results-oriented commercial leader with extensive global experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, and operational excellence. I have built & led high-performing sales, marketing, and business development teams across multiple continents, delivering go-to-market strategies that achieve measurable impact.My expertise includes strategic partnership development, high-value contract negotiation, and the integration of advanced digital and AI solutions into sales operations. I am passionate about leveraging technology, data, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate business outcomes and foster long-term client relationships.Notable achievements include:Consistently exceeding multi-million-pound revenue targets & delivering double-digit growth through innovative commercial strategies.Launching & scaling new business units in diverse international markets, achieving significant market share gains & establishing enduring client partnerships.Leading the negotiation & renewal of major regional agreements, securing long-term revenue streams & client retention.Pioneered the implementation of AI & agentic AI across the entire sales pipeline, automating lead generation, qualification, outreach, and follow-up, resulting in increased sales productivity, higher conversion rates, and enhanced customer engagement.Designing & delivering sales enablement, coaching & training programs that improved pipeline velocity, conversion rates, and team performance.Recognised for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to influence at board & executive level.I thrive in environments where growth, innovation, and strategic impact are paramount, and I am open to Senior Commercial Leadership opportunities where I can make a meaningful difference.
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