Ben Nelson

Ben Nelson has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across the food production and retail sectors. Starting as a Shop Assistant at Costcutter from June 2017 to October 2020, Ben provided customer support and maintained store operations. Afterward, Ben engaged in an Undergraduate Industrial Placement at Moy Park from June 2021 to July 2022, where responsibilities included conducting yield and scrape tests, participating in operational excellence events, and implementing process improvements that led to significant cost savings. In July 2024, Ben transitioned to a Technical Support Officer role at Dunbia Group while also being part of the Operations & Commercial Graduate Scheme. Most recently, Ben served as a Customer Success Manager at SwipeGuide from March 2025, supporting continuous improvement initiatives for major companies. Educationally, Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from Ulster University, graduated in 2023 with a 2:1 classification.