Ben Famous

Director Of External Communications at REI

Ben Famous is a seasoned communications and strategic marketing professional with extensive experience across various high-profile organizations. Currently serving as Managing Director at FGS Global since March 2020, Ben previously held the position of Vice President at the same firm. Before joining FGS Global, Ben was the Head of Strategic Communications and Brand Marketing at CAVA from December 2017 to March 2020 and served as Head of Communications and Public Relations at sweetgreen from August 2016 to December 2017. Ben's career also includes significant roles within the U.S. Senate as Communications Director and Press Secretary from January 2011 to August 2016, and as Policy Advisor and Spokesperson for the Ohio House of Representatives in 2010. Additionally, Ben worked as a Digital and Field Organizer for The Climate Reality Project in 2009. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Management & Leadership from Miami University and has completed executive education in Strategy and Innovation, along with a certificate in Digital Marketing from MIT Sloan School of Management.

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