Ben is the Chief Executive of Vertical Horizonz New Zealand and a member of the Vertical Horizonz Group Senior Advisory Board. Since joining the organisation in 2012 as New Zealand Operations Manager, Ben has played a key role in shaping the company’s growth and operational success. He was appointed Chief Executive in 2019, bringing a focus on client partnerships, industry leadership, and delivering training that makes a real difference in workplaces across Aotearoa.

With a background spanning operational management and accounting, Ben’s diverse experience gives him a unique ability to lead across both strategic and practical levels. Prior to VHNZ, he spent five years as Operations Manager at Niederer Drilling, followed by four years in the accounting sector with Thecla Johnstone and Associates. He also holds a conjoint degree in Science and Commerce from the University of Auckland and completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Waikato University in 2021.

Ben balances his leadership role with family life, coaching his children’s football team and renovating a small orchard. He also serves as a member of the New Zealand Army Reserve Force, continuing his commitment to service and community.