About Ben

Ben joined Infrastructure Gateway Ltd (IGL) in 2016 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in September 2024, having previously been Technical Director and Operations Director.

Before joining the Group, Ben held managerial roles at leading utilities companies such as National Grid and Severn Trent Water.

With over 20 years of experience, Ben has successfully led utilities operations, developed new partnerships and frameworks, and delivered major infrastructure projects across the UK. He is passionate about supporting all people in the workplace and mentors a raft of individuals as part of the Institute of Water’s programme. His work on the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) Advisory Panel and the Water UK – Code for Adoptions (CFA) Panel has helped him launch new initiatives and now uses the experience of being on industry panels to support the groups Unity+ Network committee as Executive Sponsor.