Ben Whitney is a prominent figure in the manufacturing sector with extensive leadership experience. Currently serving as a Board Member for the London Economic Development Corporation since September 2023, Ben acts as a subject matter expert and provides insight to potential manufacturers in the London area. As President of Abuma Manufacturing and Armo-Tool since 2017 and 2000 respectively, Ben has played a critical role in driving business success. Previous positions included various leadership roles at Armo-Tool and an engineering training position at Lafarge. Ben holds a Master of Engineering in Design and Manufacturing Engineering from Western University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of Toronto. Additionally, Ben has participated in the QuantumShift program at Ivey Business School at Western University.