Ashley David Poulton

CEO

United Kingdom23 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

CEO leading franchise growth in the UK.
Authored a book after five years of dedication.
Expert in franchising and business development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in franchise development and business operations within the sports and recreation industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

FranchisingGolf ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPersonal DevelopmentWritingOperations ManagementBusiness PlanningSales Management

Other Skills

BankingBusinessCorporate CommunicationsCustomer ServiceCustomer Service OperationsDelivering WorkshopsDocker ProductsFinancial AdvisoryFranchiseFranchise RelationsGolfGolf CoursesInternational TradeInvestment AdvisoryInvestment Strategies

About

The Back Nine Golf franchise has arrived here in the UK. Golf simulation allows members to play golf at a quarter of the time it takes to play outdoors, and it allows you to play when it's dark and in all weathers. We're here to help you play golf 24/7 365 days of the year. So if you want a membership, look out for a Back Nine Golf franchise in your area. We're now selling franchises in the UK. If you're looking for a franchised business opportunity, that allows you to keep your existing job, then reach out and let's chat. After years of leading sales teams, along with other roles, including COO reporting to the executive board of directors. I'm now heading up the growth of Back Nine Golf here in the UK as their CEO. I also love to bring the fire to public speaking and training organisations. Most importantly I'm a proud father and family man who loves most sports - especially golf, football and the NFL. I love to exercise. I'm a keen reader and an author, and I'm into personal development and personal growth. I'm an ardent goal-setter as I continue my journey to be the best version of myself. thebackninegolf.com | ashpoulton.com

Experience

23 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

7 mos

Current Experience

Back nine golf

President - Back Nine Golf (UK)

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos · England, United Kingdom

A premier indoor golf franchise - using state of the art technology. Awarding franchise opportunities nationwide.
The Back Nine Golf has arrived in the UK and is capturing the next evolution in golf. With 24/7 access members can play golf in the dark and in any weather condition, using the same technology used in Tiger Woods TGL golf league (Full Swing), and play many of the most prestigious courses in a fraction of the time it takes on the course.
Complimentary to playing at your favourite local course, Back Nine revolutionises golf regardless of skill level. Back Nine is the category leader, ready to takes its place in the world as a globally dominate franchise brand with more then 250 locations set to be open in its first five years since the brand launched here in the UK.

GolfJunior GolfGolf CoursesFranchisingFranchiseFranchise Relations+1

The church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

Facilities Manager

Apr 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hybrid

Writing & publishing a book

Author

Nov 2023 – Apr 2024 · 5 mos · Remote

I've taken 3 months out (whilst keeping an eye open for a new opportunity) to complete a long term project, finishing a book I have been writing for almost 5 years. This book is currently with a couple of publishers, however, if they choose not to take it, it will be self-published by February 2024.

Personal CoachingPersonal DevelopmentSelf-Directed LearningSelf-confidenceSelf-ManagementWriting

Nigelpoulton.com

Chief Operating Officer

Jun 2019 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 7 mos · United Kingdom

I'm the COO for Nigel Poulton who specialises in teaching cloud native technologies. Partnering with many companies to provide Video Training Courses, Books, Audio, Seminars, Live-streams, online modules and Workshops.
To allow Nigel the freedom to keep all of his training materials bang up-to-date, I run the operations of the business such as project development, strategical planning, business planning, securing partnership opportunities, working with vendors, book publishers, develop the website, and work closely with our marketing team plan and run workshops, edit videos and much more.

Multi-Unit OperationsBusiness PlanningCorporate CommunicationsCustomer ServiceMotivational SpeakingOperations Management

Inxpress

UK Director of Sales & Business Development

Oct 2012 – Jun 2019 · 6 yrs 8 mos · United Kingdom

In a nut shell I'm the Head of Sales & Business Growth for InXpress UK. I form part of the strategic board and answer directly to the UK Managing Director. Ultimately, I'm accountable for strategical planning, increasing bottom line profit each year after setting aggressive growth targets, communicating this to the network and following up for accountability.
InXpress is an international organisation (in over 15 countries) and the company's aim is to have their franchisees provide shipping solutions (parcels, pallets etc.) to businesses for their export, import and domestic deliveries. We do this by partnering with the blue chip carriers we all know and trust. Globally we have 300+ franchisees and in the UK we currently have 100+ franchisees (and growing) with offices throughout the UK.
For over five years both one on one and in large group settings I've persistently delivered best practice, pushed for additional growth and relentlessly followed up to drive results and accomplish company targets, whilst working closely with our blue chip carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS and many others.

Business DevelopmentSales PresentationsRetention StrategiesVendor PartnershipsCustomer Service OperationsSales Management

Hsbc & santander

Financial Adviser & Mortgage Adviser

Oct 2003 – Oct 2012 · 9 yrs · Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire

I enjoyed working in sales for the financial services sector. For a decade I advised on a wide variety of investments including unit trusts, bonds, OEIC's and ISA's. I also advised on various mortgage, insurance and retirement propositions. It was a privilege to help many people work towards creating financial security in a number of different ways. I worked with Santander, for 3 years and then I worked with HSBC for almost 7 years.

Corporate synergy international

Negotiation & Administration

Dec 2002 – Sep 2003 · 9 mos · United Kingdom

My main role here was to speak with prospective clients and negotiate the best possible deals for large bulk purchase orders of mobile phones and IT chips. I was trusted by the CEO to manage his office and his business finances freeing up his time so he could focus on more productive areas. I negotiated sales and completed all related administrative paperwork. I enjoyed working closely with the CEO helping with many administration tasks. This role included much time on the telephone, speaking with existing clients and searching for new clients.