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Brand strategist at Independent
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom 9 work roles 2 schools
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Current company
Independent
Role
Brand strategist
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Ben Maxwell is listed as Brand strategist at Independent, based in Greater London, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Ben Maxwell.

Ben Maxwell previously worked as Brand Strategy Director at Independent and Strategy Director at People-Made. Ben Maxwell holds Msc, Environmental Technology, Distinction from Imperial College London.

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About Ben Maxwell

I build brands that make a difference.It starts with understanding people and what they need. I like to work collaboratively, bouncing ideas around with people with different skills and perspectives. I think there's strength in working quickly, producing useful prototypes and testing and learning and improving as we go.I'm interested in sustainability as a source of innovation - a way to do new things, to stand out by making radically better products and experiences.

Listed skills include Social Media, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility, and 15 others.

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Independent
Independent
Brand strategist
9 roles

Ben Maxwell work experience

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Brand Strategy Director

Current
Independent

London, United Kingdom

I help organisations stand for something and stand out. I'm interested in the circular economy as an opportunity to create a more meaningful relationship between people, products and brands.

Feb 2013 - Present

Strategy Director

London, United Kingdom

Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

Circular Economy Innovation

London, United Kingdom

I’m helping eBay use the circular economy as competitive advantage:- Finding out what people want - Designing prototypes for new circular services and experiences - Creating fresh, engaging ways to 'talk circular' - Mentoring start-ups and pioneers - Collaborating with other circular pioneers via the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

Senior Strategist

London, United Kingdom

Wolff Olins is a creative partner to ambitious brands and one of the world’s most respected brand agencies. As a senior strategist I led projects from pitch to completion including:- Sundrop, a flexible new brand for the future of food production- NOS, a new strategy, name and identity for Portugal’s biggest telco- Camelot, a set of behaviours, vision and.

Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

Head Of Insight And Strategy

London, United Kingdom

Livity is a youth engagement agency. I helped brands become more useful and be more relevant, using digital platforms and channels to transform passive audiences to active participants. I led insight, strategy and naming for all brand projects including:- Nike Better World, researched ‘green teens’ and developed engagement strategy - Coca-Cola, built youth.

Apr 2010 - Feb 2013

Head Of Digital

London, United Kingdom

Onzo was a clean tech startup. I joined as the eighth employee during a £6M investment round. We designed and took to market a product and service that made energy understandable and interesting:- Developed brand strategy to position energy as simple and human- Brought brand to life across physical product and digital service, delivering a promise to ‘live.

Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

Brand Strategist

Freelance

Portland, OR San Francisco, CA And London

I worked across Portland, SF and London, building relationships and winning work. I built, motivated and led creative teams to deliver brand strategy and visual identity projects.- The Hub, developed an identity system that 'works anywhere' for the original co-working space- In Ticketing, rebranded the sustainable ticketing business behind Burning Man.

Oct 2004 - Apr 2008

Founder

The Laundry

London, United Kingdom

I founded a new type of B2B recycling service; building relationships with suppliers, partners and local government, growing the business and making things happen.- Identified an unmet need and developed a user-centered service - Created a radical brand idea to attract regular businesses: 'recycling for the rest of us'- Stood out, despite very little.

Oct 2002 - Oct 2004

Technical Officer

Bristol, United Kingdom

Research and strategy for a team of economists, social scientists and environmentalists exploring the future of the UK Government’s Environment Agency.

Nov 1999 - Sep 2001
2 education records

Ben Maxwell education

Msc, Environmental Technology, Distinction

A world-leading environmental Masters - Psychology of behaviour change; how brands can inspire sustainability - General green geekery.

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Ben Maxwell works for Independent.

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Ben Maxwell is listed as Brand strategist at Independent.

Where is Ben Maxwell based?

Ben Maxwell is based in Greater London, England, United Kingdom while working with Independent.

What companies has Ben Maxwell worked for?

Ben Maxwell has worked for Independent, People-Made, Ebay, Wolff Olins, and Livity.

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Ben Maxwell holds Msc, Environmental Technology, Distinction from Imperial College London.

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Ben Maxwell is listed with skills including Social Media, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, and Blogging.

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