Ben Hewes

Ben Hewes has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Ben currently serves as the CFO at GoodShape since 2018. Prior to this, they worked at Solera, Inc. from 2009 to 2018, starting as the Finance Controller - Audatex UK, then progressing to the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Regional FP&A Director. During their time at Solera, Inc., they achieved significant accomplishments such as the acquisition of a company adding $33 million in economic value, setting up an entity in the UAE duty-free zone with revenue of over $1 million, and increasing Audatex UK's EBITDA margin by over 700 basis points over three years, among others. Before that, Ben worked as the Financial Controller at Imagine Homes from 2007 to 2009, overseeing multiple companies and staff, and as the Finance Director at Ski Verbier Ltd from 2004 to 2007, managing the company's finance function and regulatory compliance.

Ben Hewes attended Tonbridge School from 1989 to 1994, however, no degree or field of study information was provided for this period. After completing school, they enrolled at the University of Surrey in 1994 and graduated in 1998 with a BSC (Hons) degree in Hotel & Catering Management, achieving a 2:1 classification. In 2014, Ben obtained a Diploma in Corporate Finance (with distinction) from ICAEW/CISI. It is also mentioned that they obtained an FCA qualification from ICAEW, but the specific month and year of obtaining this certification were not provided.