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Ned Davenport
Vice President of Sales
For Ned, an exceptional career is built on unwavering dedication, genuine relationships, and a transformational vision.
Joining Smith in 1984 as one of our first employees, Ned has demonstrated an incredible track record for success. He was named Senior Account Representative in 1997 and then Senior Account Executive in 2015 before taking on his current role in 2026.
Ned channels his passion and determination to drive business growth and cement his position as a consistent leader on the sales charts. He readily shares his insights and strategies with traders across all levels and leverages his tenacious ambition to help set the standard for excellence across Smith’s salesforce.
“Smith’s competitive advantage stems from our ability to provide the exceptional service, trustworthy market intelligence, and innovative solutions our customers need to overcome their supply chain challenges,” said Ned. “Each day I get to unlock new business partnerships and expand upon existing ones to generate new opportunities.”
When not at the office, Ned can be found spending time with his family, enjoying fine dining, or traveling the world.
Smith’s competitive advantage stems from our ability to provide the exceptional service, trustworthy market intelligence, and innovative solutions our customers need to overcome their supply chain challenges.
Ned Davenport
