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Ben Bancroft

Yowie Bay

Summary

Knowledgeable Environmental Science, Biodiversity and Climate Change professional with proven history of high-performance and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and client outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results. Outstanding communicator, able to interact across all levels of any organisation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Climate Edge Pty Limited
02.2022 - Current
  • Develop and implement innovative alternative land use strategies across the agricultural and land sector.
  • Develop and execute NSW Biodiversity Stewardship projects across the Central West and proposed New England renewable Energy zones.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
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  • Provide Carbon, biodiversity and Sustainability SME advice.

Partnership Manager - Carbon and Biodiversity

Landcare Australia
06.2021 - Current
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships to enhance collaboration and partnerships.
  • Acted as carbon compliance expert, assisting institutional clients in carbon offset pathways.
  • Specialised in biodiversity offsets related to NSW Biodiversity scheme and Emerging Nature Repair market.
  • SME tasked with presenting and engaging with senior leadership across key partners and relationships.

Manager Relationships and Services

CommInsure
07.2012 - 06.2019
  • Lead the national accounts team to achieve optimal performance and maintain senior level relationships nationally.
  • Develop, acquire and onboard new national relationships for the organisation that deliver long term profitable growth.
  • Mentor and develop team members across the organisation.
  • Subject matter SME across numerous internal projects.
  • Regional conference speaker and presenter both domestically and offshore.

Business Development Manager

Zurich Insurance
10.2009 - 06.2022
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Delivered compelling sales presentations to prospective clients, highlighting the unique value proposition of our products and services.

Education

Master Commerce - Financial Planning

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW

MBA -

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA

Bachelor in Environmental Science And Management - Climate Change And Sustainability

Charles Sturt University
Albury, NSW
01-2021

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Environmental Science expertise
  • Climate Change Impact
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Biodiversity offsetting
  • Carbon neutrality pathways
  • Building relationships
  • Carbon offsetting

Timeline

Director

Climate Edge Pty Limited
02.2022 - Current

Partnership Manager - Carbon and Biodiversity

Landcare Australia
06.2021 - Current

Manager Relationships and Services

CommInsure
07.2012 - 06.2019

Business Development Manager

Zurich Insurance
10.2009 - 06.2022

Master Commerce - Financial Planning

Western Sydney University

MBA -

University of South Australia

Bachelor in Environmental Science And Management - Climate Change And Sustainability

Charles Sturt University
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