Ben Wray
About Ben Wray
Ben Wray is the Senior Director, Legal at Expedia Group and a Non-Executive Director at Barayamal, with a diverse legal career spanning multiple roles and locations.
Senior Director, Legal at Expedia Group
Ben Wray currently serves as the Senior Director, Legal at Expedia Group, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the company's operations in Perth, Western Australia. His tenure at Expedia Group began in 2015, and he has held various positions within the organization, building a strong track record in corporate legal affairs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Non-Executive Director at Barayamal
In addition to his responsibilities at Expedia Group, Ben Wray has been serving as a Non-Executive Director at Barayamal since 2022. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Barayamal is an organization focused on supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship. Wray's involvement in Barayamal reflects his commitment to leveraging his legal expertise to benefit broader community initiatives.
Legal Career at Herbert Smith Freehills
Before joining Expedia Group, Ben Wray worked at Herbert Smith Freehills, a leading global law firm. He served as a Senior Associate from 2013 to 2015, and as an Associate from 2011 to 2013, both in Sydney. During his tenure, he gained substantial experience in corporate law, handling legal matters for various high-profile clients. He also undertook secondments as Legal Counsel at Commonwealth Bank of Australia and George Weston Foods, further broadening his legal expertise.
Educational Background in Law
Ben Wray holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) and a Diploma in Legal Practice from The University of Edinburgh. He completed his LLB between 2002 and 2006, followed by a Diploma in Legal Practice from 2006 to 2007. His educational foundation has equipped him with comprehensive legal knowledge that has been instrumental in his professional career. Earlier, he attended Inverurie Academy in 1970.
Early Career and Roles in the UK
Wray began his legal career as a Trainee Solicitor at Pinsent Masons from 2007 to 2009, gaining crucial foundational experience in London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. He then worked as a Solicitor at Tesco Bank in Edinburgh from 2009 to 2011, where he handled banking and finance legalities. These early roles provided a solid grounding in various facets of law, preparing him for subsequent senior positions.