Ben leads Robert Walters' Technology, Transformation, Sales, Marketing & Product division across the UK & Ireland, bringing almost two decades of experience partnering with global enterprises, listed organisations, high-growth scale-ups and renowned unicorn businesses.
His expertise is centred on helping organisations navigate transformation, whether through the development of new products and business lines, digital and operational change initiatives, market expansion, or the adoption of emerging technologies. With deep networks across technology, transformation, product, sales and marketing, Ben is a trusted advisor to leaders seeking talent that drives measurable business outcomes.
In recent years, he has supported organisations at the forefront of AI, automation and wider disruptive technology adoption, as well as those aspiring to be there. His consultative approach and market insight have enabled him to successfully deliver complex hiring mandates across highly specialised and competitive markets.
Alongside several notable promotions throughout his career, Ben has been recognised as a Robert Walters Global High Achiever on three separate occasions, reflecting a consistent track record of excellence and impact across multiple international markets.
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“From commencing the search to securing an accepted offer, the entire process was completed in just six weeks. For a Managing Director appointment, this was an exceptional achievement. Throughout the process, Howard maintained excellent communication, provided honest and balanced advice, and managed both candidates and stakeholders professionally and discreetly. The quality of the candidates presented was particularly impressive. Every individual introduced was credible, well-qualified and thoroughly assessed against our requirements. Howard demonstrated a strong understanding of both technical capability and cultural fit, ensuring that the shortlist reflected not only the skills required for the role but also the leadership style and values that were important to our organisation.”
"We were very pleased with the service provided by Robert Walters in our search for a new Global Tax Director. More specifically, we were impressed by their great ability to understand us as a client, including our culture, needs, and our industry. We felt that Robert Walters prioritized Seadrill’s requirements and kept in constant communication with us. The result has been that we have found an excellent resource and the process was made very simple."
“Robert Walters is truly great at their job—knowledgeable, supportive, and able to strike the right balance in communication, keeping you informed throughout the process at the right time and in the right way. They are genuinely focused on achieving the best outcome for all parties, and I have no hesitation in recommending them.”
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