# John Grady

> John Grady is the CEO of Ayla Networks, a San Jose-based IoT and smart home software platform that powers over 15 million connected devices and 250 billion annual transactions for brands like SharkNinja, De'Longhi, Canadian Tire, and Schneider Electric. A Boston College and Indiana University Kelley School of Business graduate with 20+ years in technology sales and operations, Grady rose through roles at Brown Brothers Harriman, Covad Communications, Pace PLC, ChargePoint, and Solar Mosaic before joining Ayla in January 2022 as Head of Global Sales and ascending to CEO in 2024. Under his leadership, Ayla was ranked the #1 US-based Smart Home Platform by ABI Research and announced a major Google Cloud partnership in April 2025.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Ayla Networks
- **Organizations:** Ayla Networks, ChargePoint, Solar Mosaic, Pace PLC, Covad Communications, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Economics, Boston College, MBA, Finance, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
- **Known for:** Steered Ayla Networks past 15 million activated devices globally, Grew platform to 250 billion annual device transactions, Achieved #1 US-based Smart Home Platform ranking by ABI Research

## Career timeline

- **early career** — Analyst/Associate at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co (private banking)
- **early-mid 2000s** — Joined Covad Communications; led Customer Operations and Product teams for approximately six years
- **2010-2016** — Held software and services sales leadership at Pace PLC; stayed through company's acquisition by ARRIS in 2016
- **2017-2019** — Global sales leadership at ChargePoint, the electric vehicle charging leader (now CHPT on NYSE)
- **2020-2021** — Head of Sales at Solar Mosaic, a clean energy fintech platform
- **2022-01** — Joined Ayla Networks as Head of Global Sales
- **2024-05** — Named President of Ayla Networks following strategic leadership transition; predecessor Jonathan Cobb moved to Chairman
- **2025** — Serving as CEO; announced Google Cloud partnership and expanded global operations to India and China

## Achievements

- Steered Ayla Networks past 15 million activated devices globally
- Grew platform to 250 billion annual device transactions
- Achieved #1 US-based Smart Home Platform ranking by ABI Research
- Negotiated strategic Google Cloud partnership (April 2025), expanding platform scalability and AI capabilities
- Expanded Ayla's global operations including a new testing facility in India and doubled office space in China (2025)
- Oversaw Ayla's receipt of Espressif's Most Valuable Partner Award (March 2025)
- Helped grow Ayla's customer base to include 50+ global brands across smart home, energy, and retail

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — Ayla Networks announces strategic Google Cloud partnership to enhance scalability, reliability, and AI-powered innovation for smart home platform
- **2025-03** — Ayla Networks receives Espressif's Most Valuable Partner Award
- **2025-02** — Ayla Networks opens testing facility in India and doubles office space in China to support global expansion
- **2024-05** — John Grady named President of Ayla Networks following strategic leadership transition from founder-CEO Jonathan Cobb
- **2024-02** — Ayla Networks announces partnership with Meari Technology to integrate video solutions into smart home platform

## Links

- Website: https://aylanetworks.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrady24
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ayla-Networks/478621938884489

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Last updated: 2026-05-16