Urbis’ CEO since 2016, Ben has been at the forefront of driving and consolidating growth in leading professional services firms for over two decades. With a passion for leading through aligned and empowered cultures, his experience spans the legal, accounting, consulting and property industry.
A proven leader of client led growth and diversification, Ben works closely with the Urbis Board and Executive Group to shape and implement the company’s strategic vision. Ben builds engagement by fostering a culture of shared opportunity, ownership and success. His approach aligns people and culture objectives with client expectations, shareholder priorities and market opportunities. This integrated approach underpins Urbis’ Ascend 2030 strategy, its ‘one Urbis’ culture, and its mission to shape cities and communities for a better future.
Ben is a leader who doesn’t just advocate for change, but actively works to make it happen. Committed to tangible action, Ben is the driving force behind Urbis’ recognition as a carbon neutral organisation and as an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE). Ben also currently sits on the NSW Regional Council for RedKite.
Ben holds a master’s degree in marketing, a bachelor’s degree in social science and policy and has completed executive education courses with the Harvard Business School and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.