Ben joined Hasting Deering in June 2023 as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of Hastings Deering’s financial management.

With more than 15 years’ experience across large infrastructure and transportation businesses, Ben’s accountabilities include overseeing commercial finance, financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, credit, accounts receivable and accounts payable. He also leads Hastings Deering’s procurement and legal, risk and governance functions.

Prior to joining Hasting Deering, Ben held a number of senior leadership roles including Head of Finance – Operations and Head of Treasury and Financial Control at Pacific National, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Port of Brisbane.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce with First Class Honours in Accountancy from the University of Canterbury and is a registered Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.