As part of the team, Ben was instrumental in developing multiple solar and battery energy storage projects in the UK, and brings his development and GIS expertise to the Low Carbon Farming Team.

Ben holds a BSc (hons) in Surveying and Mapping Science and an MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management. Ben previously worked as an equity analyst for a City of London corporate finance firm that specialised in the Renewable Energy and Cleantech industry. Prior to this Ben managed the survey of a glacier in Norway to research the effects of climate change.

Ben represented England at junior international level for the winter sport Curling. He is a Master Scuba Diver and enjoys sailing and rugby.