Ben Leong

Ben Leong, PhD, currently serves as Senior Community Lead at Envato since May 2016, where responsibilities include advocating for the Author community and managing cross-functional communications. Previously held positions at Envato include Forum Manager and Elite Program Manager, supporting community engagement and the Elite Author program. Ben Leong has experience as a PhD Researcher at Smart Services CRC, focusing on service sector innovations, and worked with Quiip as Community Consultant and Team Lead, specializing in online community management. Additional roles include Freelance desktop publisher, Research Assistant at RMIT University, Consultant at Symphony3, Owner/Manager of Purple Mantis, and Chemist at CSIRO. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Business from RMIT University, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Writing from Deakin University, and a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and Earth Sciences from the University of Melbourne.