Results-driven operator with 10+ years of experience in the retail and consumer sectors, specializing in large-scale program management, transformation, and growth strategy. Enthusiastic team leader recognized for developing and motivating talent. Trusted executor with a proven record of delivering $100M+ cross-functional programs and getting hard stuff done.-------As an Associate Partner at Bain & Company, Ben specializes in driving growth and transformation in the retail and consumer sectors.Ben has a proven track record of delivering results across complex and varied contexts. He has led complex transformation projects including several multi-billion-dollar integrations and separations that exceeded deal targets, developed a U.S. market entry strategy for a European coffee company, and orchestrated an Investor Day presentation for a leading retailer that resulted in significant stock price appreciation.Ben has consistently been recognized as a top performer by his teams and clients. He has been promoted three times during his seven years at Bain and is consistently rated in the highest-performing tier in the annual review process, reserved for the top ~15% of peers.Beyond delivering exceptional program outcomes, Ben is passionate about mentoring and developing talent and creating great team experiences, which has earned him recognition as one of Bain’s “upward feedback rockstars” in North America.Prior to Bain, Ben was a key member of the corporate strategy team at Staples, where he led the development and execution of high-impact initiatives to drive growth and profitability across the organization. Earlier in his career, he was an analyst at Analysis Group.Ben earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He also holds a BA in Biology and Economics, summa cum laude, from Bowdoin College.Outside of work, Ben is a devoted dad and husband, an aspiring stand-up comic, and an enthusiast for Indian food—having completed the Phaal Curry Challenge. He’s also an entrepreneur at heart, having started a gum business in middle school using his mom’s Costco card for procurement and beige cargo pants for distribution.