Ben Shaw

Ben Shaw has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ben is currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at MullenLowe UK, focusing on creativity, strategy, and culture. Prior to this, they worked at Unmind as the VP of Marketing, managing brand and communication, product marketing, and demand generation. Ben also held the position of Director of Brand and Comms at Unmind and Wheely.

Before joining Unmind, Shaw worked at BBH USA as the Chief Strategy Officer, leading the agency's fastest growing and most innovative office with a focus on entertainment. Ben worked remotely during the pandemic and later decided to stay in the UK. Prior to their role in the USA, Shaw held significant roles at BBH London, including Head of Strategy and Head of BBH Live - Social, Content and Data. Ben led the strategy for various clients and managed a team of strategists.

Ben also gained valuable experience during a digital strategy secondment at Unilever, where they contributed to the Axe European Regional brand team's digital agenda. Shaw began their career as a Graduate Web Strategist at Box UK and managed a team of crew members at Cardiff University Students' Union as the Entertainment Supervisor.

Ben Shaw obtained their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, where they studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they attended Manshead Upper School from 1999 to 2004, focusing on History, Sociology, and English Literature. In 2021, they completed the Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson.