Ben Joakim

March 1st, 2022 by alexadmin

Ben is an experienced executive and non-executive leader, having held a number of senior roles in multiple sectors, across Wales and internationally.
Ben is currently the Chair of the IWA, working to ensure effective governance and strategy. He is also an Advisor at the Celtic Freeport, working closely with the CEO and Board to build a green energy corridor for Wales.
Previously, Ben led strategy at Principality Building Society as a member of the executive team responsible for delivering corporate strategy. He was also a Board Member of Fintech Wales, helping finance and technology companies start and scale from Wales.
Ben spent a significant part of his career working across sub-Saharan Africa, investing in employment and enterprise initiatives across the region. He subsequently founded Disberse, a fintech company driving transparency and efficiency for global aid, influencing global policy.
Ben is a UWC Atlantic College and Cardiff University alumnus. He lives in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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