Ben Thompson
University of Nottingham
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Ben Thompson is a Partner and the Chief Strategy Officer at Storyland Studios, a leading experience design firm based in London. With over 25 years of experience in consumer marketing, brand strategy, and themed entertainment, Ben is passionate about bringing stories to life in engaging and inspiring ways. He leads the Strategic Development business, managing relationships with international partners, operators, and real estate developers. Ben has a proven track record of launching and growing new businesses and brands across multiple industries and markets. He also founded his own consultancy firm, 9 Degrees West, serving clients such as Mars, Tony's Chocolonely, Europa Park, and the Cataratas Group.
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Ben is a Partner and the Chief Strategy Officer at Storyland Studios, a leading experience design firm creating award-winning immersive experiences for clients across the world. With over 25 years of experience in consumer marketing, brand strategy, and themed entertainment, Ben has a passion for bringing stories to life in engaging and inspiring ways.Ben leads Storyland's Strategic Development business, heading up the strategy practice, and managing the relationships with international IP partners, operators, and real estate developers. Ben has a proven track record of launching and growing new businesses and brands, across multiple industries and markets. Prior to Storyland, Ben held executive roles at the Walt Disney Company and Merlin Entertainments, where he was responsible for the roll-out of the LEGOLAND and LEGO® Discovery Centre resorts and attractions, as well as the marketing and sales of Disney's parks, experiences, and products in EMEA. He also founded his own consultancy firm, 9 Degrees West, serving clients such as Mars, Tony's Chocolonely, Europa Park, and the Cataratas Group. Ben holds a BA in History, certifications in storytelling and branding, and is capable in French and Portuguese.
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Partner | Chief Strategy Officer
Design Services
Ben Thompson's Professional Milestones
- National Account Director (2003-01-01~2008-01-01): Driving strategic partnerships and expanding market presence through effective management and effective team management.
- Partner | Chief Strategy Officer (2020-03-01~): Driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of strategic growth to propel company's growth and market presence.
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Kai Husen
product manager ozone story tech release mgmt for kitestring online interim cto at storyland studios
Peter McGowan
Chief Executive Officer | Principal
Blake Ryan
ceo & managing partner of storyland studios
Matt Ferguson
chief innovation officer storyland studios & plainjoe walt disney alum brand storyteller experience designer marketeer business strategist board member friend & advisor to leaders from fortune 500 to non-profit
Daryl McMullen
christ follower husband father of 3 digital manager at storyland studios founder of outsourcedstrategy com and host of the transcend human podcast
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