Ben R.

Ben R. is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications and public relations across various regions, including APAC and EMEA. Currently serving as the Director of Corporate Communications at GitLab, Ben has previously held key roles at Amazon Web Services as Head of Partnerships and PR for EMEA, and as Co-Founder and Executive Director at Lantern Comitas. With a background that includes leadership positions at NewGlobe, Experian, Barclays, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, 10 Downing Street, and the UK Ministry of Defence, Ben has demonstrated expertise in strategic communications, government relations, and media engagement. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Creative and Media Enterprise from the University of Warwick and a BA(Hons) in Film, Television, and Radio Studies from the University of Staffordshire.