Ben Buckland

With over 20 years of experience in various strategic and operational HR roles, Ben was appointed as Executive General Manager of People and Culture of Penske Australia & New Zealand.

Having worked across Australia, the USA, Asia, and PNG, he brings a broad range of specialist and generalist HR experience.

With a focus on strategy, employee engagement, recruitment, organisational development, and coaching, Ben is a seasoned leader with a reputation as a trusted and astute business partner.

Passionate about building workplace cultures that deliver high performing teams and outstanding business outcomes, he strives to create environments that enable optimal productivity while developing skills and knowledge.

Prior to joining Penske, Ben spent over 20 years with ExxonMobil where he held the role of Asia Pacific Recruitment Manager most recently.

He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Monash University along with post-graduate qualifications in Human Resource Management from Swinburne University of Technology.