Ben Waters has a track record of deep impact in highly diverse arenas. Ben co-founded Presync in 2014 after 17 years at GE in leadership, sustainability, commercial and engineering roles and, previously as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. Presync - a B Corporation - is designed to succeed in the new economy and has dual activity streams in sustainability strategy and in local energy and water projects.Ben aims to inspire and influence change in complex environments. He is skilled at building relationships and coalitions across sectors, geographies and cultures. Ben operates at the intersection of what exists and what needs to be created. He is widely respected as an accomplished leader who has created significant commercial and competitive value by identifying emerging trends and harnessing them through innovation, technology and novel strategic partnerships.Ben is knowledgeable across a wide range of national and global industries including manufacturing, aviation, science, health, water, transportation, new-generation vehicles and energy. He has a track record of influencing industry and national transitions through partnering and the ability to inspire others to contribute courageously.Since 2007, Ben has particularly been active in galvanising the business voice for action on climate mitigation. Ben is a past Chair of Sustainable Business Australia and a judge and mentor of the Australian Technologies Competition. Ben works closely with the Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community - Australia, having co-authored their business case, and since early 2015 has chaired WWF’s Renewable Energy Buyers’ Forum.
Listed skills include Strategy, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Business Development, and 46 others.