Ben Janney
About Ben Janney
Ben Janney is the Head of Global Media Planning at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in media planning and buying roles across various companies in London.
Company
Ben Janney is currently working at Expedia Group as the Head of Global Media Planning. Expedia Group is a well-known travel technology company that owns and operates several international global online travel brands, offering a wide range of services related to travel accommodations, flights, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages.
Title
Ben Janney holds the position of Head of Global Media Planning at Expedia Group, a role he has been in since 2022. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing global media strategies, managing significant media budgets, and leading a team of media professionals.
Career at Expedia Group
Ben Janney has had a progressive career at Expedia Group. Prior to his current role, he served as Head of EMEA Media Planning & Buying from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he was Senior Media Manager from 2019 to 2021. Each role has allowed him to build on his expertise in media planning and buying, and contribute significantly to the company's regional and global media strategies.
Previous Positions
Before joining Expedia Group, Ben Janney worked at VCCP Media as a Senior Account Director from 2018 to 2019, and as an Account Director from 2016 to 2018. He also held positions at MediaCom as a Senior Planner from 2015 to 2016 and at adconnection in various roles including Account Manager, Senior Media Executive, and Media Executive from 2012 to 2015. His early career included a stint as an English teacher in Argentina in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ben Janney studied at the University of Leeds, where he earned a degree in English from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he was educated at The Judd School in Tonbridge from 2000 to 2007. His educational background in English has supported his communication skills essential for his roles in media planning and management.