Ben Gardent

Ben Gardent is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in commercial banking and procurement roles. Since July 2012, Ben has served as a Senior Commercial Account Manager at RBC, providing strategic advisory services in financing, cash flow management, risk mitigation, investment planning, and technology enablement. Prior to this, Ben held various managerial positions in procurement and completed the Finance Management Development Program at RBC, alongside a tenure at PRIME-TASS Business News Agency as Managing Editor and Financial Markets Reporter. Additionally, Ben contributed to the Peace Corps as a Business Education Volunteer, where curriculum development and economic education were key responsibilities. Academic credentials include a B.A. in Economics from the University of New Hampshire and an M.B.A. from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.