Ben Carter

Ben Carter is an experienced professional in talent acquisition, skills development, and organizational transformation. Currently serving as the Director of Global Skills and Learning at Hays, Ben leads a groundbreaking strategy to hire and train undiscovered talent based on skill aptitude. Prior to this role, Ben was the Programme Manager for Group Transformation at WPP, managing key transformation portfolios across multiple sectors. Ben also held various leadership positions at Bright Network, where responsibilities included launching a technology academy and innovating growth strategies. Earlier career experiences include consulting at Capgemini, assurance at Grant Thornton, and talent acquisition roles at Morgan McKinley. Ben holds a Business Degree from Durham University, demonstrating a strong academic foundation coupled with diverse professional achievements across several industries.