Ben Simon Wilder

Ben Simon Wilder is currently the VP of Operations at Arqit and previously held key roles at Paddle and Currencycloud, both of which achieved valuations exceeding $1 billion. With a strong operational leadership background, Ben specializes in commercial strategy and change management within fast-growing Series A/B start-ups. Their experience includes managing teams, creating sales processes, and optimizing operations across various companies, including Coople UK and Groupon. Ben has also contributed significantly to University College London as a Senior Transition Mentor, winning the Vice Provost’s Award for Outstanding Contribution. Actively seeking new opportunities, Ben aims to leverage their extensive expertise in a COO or Chief of Staff role in an early-stage technology business.