Ben Noskeau

Ben Noskeau has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Ben started their career at Blizzard Entertainment in 2006 as a Game Master in player support for World of Warcraft. Ben then moved up to become a Specialist GM, tackling complex problems and contributing to the wider operation of the game. Ben later assumed the role of Department and Operations Lead, overseeing a multi-lingual and multi-channel support operation. Ben played a key role in the expansion and success of the European support operation, earning industry recognition and implementing various initiatives for employee development and performance improvement. In 2011, Ben transitioned to Bright Star Studios as the Director of Global Brand Marketing, and later joined Evenly Cooler Games as the Co-Founder and CEO. Ben went on to work at Riot Games, where they held multiple leadership positions, including Head of Player Support and Head of Publishing, EU. During their tenure at Riot Games, Ben led various initiatives, such as promoting diversity and inclusion, designing successful marketing campaigns, organizing events, and improving the overall player experience. Ben joined TELUS International in 2021 as the Director of Games Services Development before taking on the role of Board Director at Sensational Kids CLG in 2022. At Sensational Kids, Ben contributed to the organization's mission of providing therapeutic healthcare supports for children with additional needs and played a role in building a new National Child Development Centre.

Ben Noskeau obtained a Bachelor's Degree with Honours (BSc Hons) in Audio and Recording Technology from De Montfort University in the year 2006. Prior to that, from 2002 to 2005, they pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Audio and Recording Technology at the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies. In 2017, they enrolled in freeCodeCamp and completed a Full Stack Web Development Certification in Computer Software Engineering, with the end year not specified. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including a Start Your Own Business Course from Optimum Limited in August 2020, an Intro to Game Design course from the California Institute of the Arts in June 2020, a DiSC Trainer Certification from Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand in 2014, an Agile PM certification from APMG International in 2013, and a Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) certification from the Scrum Alliance in August 2018.