Education & Professional Experience

Ben has studied at University of Sydney between 2014 and 2016, then at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) between 2013 and 2013, then at CPA Australia in Accounting between 1999 and 2002, then at University of Sydney in MCom - Accounting and Business Management between 1996 and 1999, then at University of Sydney in BA - Government and Geography between 1989 and 1992, then at St Paul's Grammar School between 1985 and 1988.

Ben worked for Big Fat Smile as Chief Financial Officer between Mar 2018 and Aug 2019, for Malek Fahd Islamic School as Business Manager between May 2017 and Mar 2018, for The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) as Business Manager between Apr 2013 and May 2017, for Illawarra Newspapers (Fairfax Media) as General Manager between Jan 2007 and Oct 2012, for John Fairfax Publications as Business Manager - Fairfax Business Media between Feb 2003 and Jan 2007, for Fairfax Business Media (Asia) as Business Manager - Asia between Aug 2002 and Mar 2003, for John Fairfax Holdings Ltd as Group Planning & Analysis Manager between Jan 2001 and Aug 2002.

 Skills & Competences

Ben has the following skills : Newspaper, Business Planning, Content Strategy, Budgets, Digital Media, Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Advertising Sales, Strategic Planning, New Media, Business Strategy, Publishing, Online Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Analysis, Publications, Start-ups, Newspapers, Digital Strategy.

Ben has earned the following certifications : Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA), delivered by CPA Australia.