Ben is a growth leader specializing in premium brand positioning and new product introductions. As a founding team member at Luxury Retreats, he spent 15 years architecting the marketing strategy that drove the company's growth and subsequent acquisition by Airbnb in 2017.

Currently serving as the CMO of dcbel and General Partner of BDG, Ben brings seasoned leadership to high-growth teams. He has served as a marketing executive at the board level for teams raising over $150M in venture funding, with a focus on GTM strategy, brand architecture, and scaling growth teams.

A competitive endurance athlete, Ben has completed three 70.3 Ironmans, four Marathons, and a 250km multi-day ultra-marathon through the Gobi Desert. He is also a proud father to two girls.