Hello, I’m Ben
a London-based professional with a career rooted in the arts and cultural sector. I focus on helping organisations and individuals to thrive. This page gives you an insight into my career and what I can offer.
Professional Background
I’m an experienced, senior professional with significant experience in ticketing, technology, marketing & communications, leadership, people development and recruitment.
I have a strong interest in technology and how it can be used in the context of arts and culture. Earlier in my career I spent time working in venues across all aspects of the audience experience.
I joined Spektrix when it was a small startup, having previously been a client whilst working at ‘The Place’ contemporary dance theatre. As a client, I led a move from Databox over to Spektrix. During 12 years with the company, I worked in many roles across support, business development, implementation, marketing, communications and team management.
During my tenure I personally signed 40+ venues to make the move over from vendors including Tessitura, AudienceView, Patron Edge, Patronbase, Databox and ProVenue Max, going on to work with many of them to lead their implementation. Signed client highlights include Barbican Centre, B:Music, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Bristol Beacon, Runaway Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor, Hackney Empire and MAC Birmingham.
At the Ticketing Australia conference
I led many major initiatives for the business including combining regional marketing teams into a single global operation, building and running sales teams and managing a whole-business CRM & website migration from Salesforce to HubSpot. I held accountability for UK business growth, directed a global sponsorship programme and took the business to Australia, launching the brand for the first time at the Ticketing Australia conference.
I've worked with hundreds of arts organisations, helping them pinpoint and solve their biggest challenges. My experience has given me a deep understanding of what the sector does brilliantly—and where opportunities lie for improvement. I love using this knowledge to help arts organisations and suppliers enhance their processes, technology, and audience engagement, which improves the sector for everyone.
I enable businesses to grow. Recent clients include TickX, Ticketsolve, easy-connect, and Baker Richards. All my work with these leading vendors focusses around understanding, accessing and communicating with our sector.
I'm an experienced, empathetic leader who helps individuals and teams overcome challenges. I love helping people unlock their own strengths and use them to drive personal and professional growth.
For the full rundown, take a look at my LinkedIn profile.
With the cast & producers of Magic Mike Live, Las Vegas
Personal Background
I live in South East London with my partner, Amit. We are keen amateur photographers, love to travel and spend time cooking, visiting family and all the usual middle-aged things. I’ve also discovered that as I’m hurtling further into adulthood, looking after myself is important to remain alive, so I try to stay as fit and active as I can!
The arts are a big part of my personal life, too. I sang in choirs and played in orchestras for many years and now as an adult I still enjoy going to performances and shows as often as I can. Both of my parents were professional musicians which was a huge influence on my interest in the arts. I hope my Dad won’t mind saying that he’s nearly 80 and still plays in an orchestra every week. Something to aspire to.
Ben and Amit
A much younger Ben, with his Dad Patrick Park- about to perform with choirs from ‘Staffordshire Performing Arts’ at the Royal Festival Hall, 1987
A teenage Ben Park with friend Jackie Oates, circa 1998.
Let's Continue the Conversation
Get in touch for a no-obligation, 30-minute call to explore how we could work together. I can work on work on a fixed-project basis, a retainer, or something more flexible. I'll also consider working in-house on a fractional or part-time basis.