Ben was appointed President of Perenti’s Drilling Services division in December 2024 following executive roles as Perenti’s President of Mining Services and our Chief People & Sustainability Officer.

He has more than 25 years of experience as a leader, predominantly in the energy and mining industries across Australia, North and West Africa, and North America.

Ben’s expertise includes strategic planning, governance, leadership development, mergers and acquisitions, P&L management and advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

He holds a Bachelor of Business (Double Major in Human Resources and Sport Management) from Edith Cowan University, a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from Rice University, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Additionally, he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Ben’s leadership is marked by a deep understanding of cultural nuances, successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams and businesses across regions, enhancing organisational performance and shaping people and sustainability strategies.