Ben Tyson

CEO at Born Social

Ben Tyson has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Ben began their career as a Sales Assistant at Two Seasons in 2010, before moving on to Incisive Media as a Journalism Intern in 2011. In the same year, they also worked as a Sports Editor at X-Media Online and later became the Head of Media & Operations at UniSportOnline.

In 2012, Tyson co-founded Out The Blocks, a company where they served as a Co-founder. Ben then joined Born Social as the Head of Strategy, a role they held until 2015 when they became the Joint Managing Director. Ben'stenure at Born Social culminated in him being appointed as the CEO & Partner in 2017.

In addition to their work at Born Social, Tyson also took on mentoring roles at the School of Communication Arts 2.0 and BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) starting from 2017 and 2019 respectively.

Tyson's passion for the industry is evident in their involvement with professional associations. Ben was a Member of the Alumni Council and a Scholar at The Marketing Academy from 2016 to 2020. Ben also served as a Member of the Marcomms Council at BIMA from 2017 to 2018.

Overall, Tyson's career showcases their expertise in social media, strategy, mentoring, and marketing.

Ben Tyson completed their education at two institutions. From 2002 to 2009, they attended Royal Grammar School, Guildford, but it is unknown whether they obtained a degree or studied any particular field. Subsequently, from 2009 to 2012, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Exeter. In terms of additional certifications, Ben obtained the Mental Health First Aid certification from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England in October 2020. Ben also holds an IPA Commercial Certificate from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, although the specific month and year of obtaining the certificate are unknown.

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Timeline

  • CEO

    March, 2017 - present

  • Joint Managing Director

    March, 2015

  • Head of Strategy

    October, 2012