Robert-John Payne
Executive Director, Sales & Business Development
About
Robert-John Payne is the Executive Director of Sales and Business Development at Signal49 Research. He brings more than 20 years of experience driving revenue growth and building high-performing sales teams across the financial, legal, and technology sectors. Robert-John specializes in transforming complex technical solutions into effective growth strategies that support long-term business success and market leadership.
Prior to joining Signal49 Research, Robert-John held senior leadership positions at several high-growth technology companies. He served as Director of Sales at Aterlo Networks and was instrumental in building the foundational sales team as Director of Inside Sales at Auvik Networks. During his tenure, Auvik experienced significant growth and was acquired in 2021 in a transaction valued at $250 million. Robert-John combines strong operational expertise with strategic leadership to develop high-performing sales teams, build valuable partnerships, and execute effective go-to-market strategies. His experience in scaling organizations and driving business growth has established him as a respected leader in sales and business development.
Employment History
- Director of Sales, Aterlo Networks
- Director, Inside Sales, Auvik Networks
- Information Solutions Consultant, Thomson Reuters
- Co-Owner, The VAT Corporation