Having founded the Group in Asia in 2002, Ben has led the international consulting team and served as senior strategy adviser to more than 1,000 organisations worldwide, including leading philanthropists, foundations, multilateral and United Nations organisations, and some of the world’s top universities.
In 2016, he established Talking Philanthropy, which has grown over the past decade into the world’s largest philanthropic forum. He has authored numerous articles, blogs and books exploring trends in philanthropy, including structural shifts in funding, endowment models and the evolution of giving in Asia.
Ben served for seven years as a Member of Council at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he voluntarily led a fundraising initiative that raised over £20 million, including the establishment of the endowed Migrant Futures Institute. He continues to serve as a trustee and adviser on several boards including Dance East, is a member of the Royal Automobile Club, and speaks internationally on philanthropic strategy and global trends.
Specialist skills
Ben currently advises private individuals and philanthropists worldwide on the development of meaningful, long-term philanthropic strategies and is recognised as an expert in Asian philanthropy.
Having founded the Group in Asia in 2002, Ben has led the international consulting team and served as senior strategy adviser to more than 1,000 organisations worldwide, including leading philanthropists, foundations, multilateral and United Nations organisations, and some of the world’s top universities.
In 2016, he established Talking Philanthropy, which has grown over the past decade into the world’s largest philanthropic forum. He has authored numerous articles, blogs and books exploring trends in philanthropy, including structural shifts in funding, endowment models and the evolution of giving in Asia.
Ben served for seven years as a Member of Council at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he voluntarily led a fundraising initiative that raised over £20 million, including the establishment of the endowed Migrant Futures Institute. He continues to serve as a trustee and adviser on several boards including Dance East, is a member of the Royal Automobile Club, and speaks internationally on philanthropic strategy and global trends.
Specialist skills
Ben currently advises private individuals and philanthropists worldwide on the development of meaningful, long-term philanthropic strategies and is recognised as an expert in Asian philanthropy.