Ben Harris
About Ben Harris
Ben Harris serves as the Senior Vice President at Medallia and has extensive experience in digital account management and business development. He focuses on investment opportunities in blockchain/web3 and decarbonization sectors, while also mentoring start-ups through Seedcamp.
Work at Medallia
Ben Harris serves as Senior Vice President at Medallia, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on leveraging customer experience data to drive business outcomes. His experience in technology and digital marketing enhances his contributions to the company's strategic initiatives. Medallia specializes in providing software solutions that help organizations understand and improve customer interactions.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing
Prior to his role at Medallia, Ben Harris founded and served as CEO of Decibel, a Medallia company, from 2013 to 2021. He also held positions at several notable agencies, including OgilvyOne Worldwide, Lowe Lintas and Partners, Publicis Groupe, and Chime Communications. His roles primarily focused on digital account management, where he developed strategies to enhance client engagement and drive digital transformation.
Education and Expertise
Ben Harris studied at the University of the West of England, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Business from 1993 to 1997. He also attended Merchant Taylors' School and Orley Farm School, where he completed his early education. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business development and digital marketing.
Investment Focus and Interests
Ben Harris has a particular interest in investment opportunities within the blockchain/web3 and decarbonization sectors. He focuses on identifying first-movers with defensibility, aiming to support innovative companies that demonstrate potential for significant impact. His investment strategy reflects a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
In addition to his corporate roles, Ben Harris has been a Chapter & Forum Member at YPO since 2019 and a Start-up & Scale-up Mentor at Seedcamp since 2021. These positions allow him to share his expertise with emerging companies and entrepreneurs, fostering growth and innovation within the startup ecosystem.