Ben Irving is a Managing Director at Manawanui. He possess expertise in strategy, leadership, business strategy, strategic planning, governance and 19 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Ben has building on his dream since he was 18 to produce a "generation of young New Zealanders who have a passion and purpose in the growth of their communities and nation". Ben is both a thinker, a dreamer and a doer. He sets a goal, and he goes for it. He accomplishes things, he more than often hits the mark, but no matter what - he learns from his journey and sets new bolder braver targets based on what he has learned for his future goals. The leadership qualities… Show more" and "Ben is an outstanding community leader who has devoted many years to unlocking the latent potential of young leaders within Wellington Secondary Schools. Through the work of the On The Edge Trust, Ben has connected young people into their community and supported them to develop ambitious projects to stretch themselves. On The Edge always works as a team and is an alive and evolving space where the skills and talents of young leaders are respected, valued and nurtured through youth to… Show more"