Ben Downing

Ben Downing has a diverse work experience spanning various companies and roles. Ben is currently working as the Director of Cyber and Geopolitical Strategy at Drexel Hamilton since 2021. Before that, they held several positions at Drexel Hamilton, including Vice President/External Relations from 2012 to 2019 and Vice President of Capital Markets from 2012 to 2017. Prior to their time at Drexel Hamilton, Ben served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Signal Corps from 2001 to 2016. Ben also worked as an Equity Derivatives Sales/Trading professional at UBS Investment Bank in 2011 and as an Associate at the Wall Street Warfighters Foundation from 2010 to 2011. Before embarking on their professional career, Ben worked as an RF Technician at Sprint Nextel from 2001 to 2010.

Ben Downing has a history of pursuing higher education in various fields. Ben obtained a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy from the New York University School of Law. Prior to that, they attended the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Finance. Ben also completed their undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, with a concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. There is no information available regarding the specific years of attendance for these institutions. Additionally, Ben Downing has also participated in the Wall Street Warfighters program, although the degree or field of study associated with this program is unknown.