Ben Holmes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and digital retail solutions. Currently serving as Regional Director at ASE Global since September 2024, Holmes previously held the position of Business Development Director at Optimum Info from June 2022 to August 2024. Prior to that, a significant tenure at Urban Science spanned from January 2002 to November 2020, where Holmes specialized in new business development, establishing partnerships, and providing consultancy across the EMEA region. Earlier roles included Managing Director in Washington D.C., Regional Account Director for the Renault Nissan Group, and European Practice Manager in Network Planning. Holmes began a career in consultancy with Touch Clarity and Urban Science in the early 2000s. An educational background includes an MSc in Geographical Information Systems from the University of Leicester and a BSc Hons in Geography and Biology from the University of Brighton.