Ben Waites

Ben Waites has extensive experience in law enforcement and international policing, currently serving as a Senior Specialist in the Innovation Lab at an EU law enforcement agency since July 2007, where responsibilities include promoting innovation and developing stakeholder networks. Previously, Ben held various roles at the International Criminal Police Organization from September 2001 to June 2007, including Policy Analyst and Senior Criminal Data Compiler. Ben's educational background includes a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from SOAS University of London (2012-2014) and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French and Italian from the University of Leeds (1996-2000).