Co-Founder - CLIMETAPresentFounded in 2022 CLIMETA is a technology platform built to harness the power of Web3 technology to rapidly accelerate global conservation efforts and combat climate change.Watch this space for more info on how to join the community and get involved.......2002 - 2021 Executive Director – Global Real Estate, Store Planning and Facilities - Stella McCartney Working alongside Stella McCartney since 2002 Ben has been responsible for ensuring that her creative vision, philosophy and environmental strategy is delivered across all of the brands’ built environments.Responsible for real estate, strategic planning and creative development for all global retail and corporate locations, Ben’s teams have grown the brand from a single store in New York to 170 directly operated and franchise locations worldwide which have become examples of true style innovation within sustainable, luxury retail environments.In 2003 Ben implemented the brands’ first corporate sustainability initiatives including green energy contracts, carbon offset programs and recycling programs which lead to his set up of the sustainability department which he ran for over a decade.Ben has been responsible for the creative development, design and build of 10 global headquarters and over 400 built projects, including all directly operated stores, wholesale locations, pop up stores and a 30,000 square foot energy efficient production facility.Since 2012 all Stella McCartney projects have been designed and created within a fully disciplined in-house architectural team whilst partnering with a global network of local architects, consultants and suppliers to deliver the brands’ global portfolio. Ben’s teams have worked on strategy and creation of concepts for all sub divisions of the Stella McCartney brand including Adidas by Stella McCartney and licensed categories such as fragrance, eyewear, lingerie and Stella McCartney Kids. Added to this, Ben oversees Global Facilities which includes management of all properties, health & safety and loss prevention.