Ben Essen

Ben Essen is a highly experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Global Chief Strategy Officer at Iris since May 2007, where responsibilities include leading strategy and sustainability across a 14-office global network. Previously, Ben held roles such as Global Head of Strategy and US Regional Head of Strategy, contributing to significant agency growth, creative excellence, and impactful brand strategies for clients like Samsung and Adidas. Ben also serves as a Strategic Advisor for FLOX, a metaverse event platform, and has held positions at other notable companies, including Leo Burnett and TLE Entertainment. Ben's educational background includes a BA in Philosophy from the University of Leeds and studies at Wimbledon School of Art.