Ben Widdowson
About Ben Widdowson
Ben Widdowson is the EU Customer Success at project44 in Amsterdam, with a background in global operations and supply chain management.
Current Position at Project44
Ben Widdowson works as EU Customer Success at project44, based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for improving supply chain efficiency for a major UK retail business. Widdowson's responsibilities include handling customer KPI reviews, and managing landside operations, which encompass haulage and warehousing.
Previous Role at Flexport
Prior to his current position, Ben Widdowson served as Senior Global Operations Associate at Flexport in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, from 2018 to 2022. His role primarily involved managing 3/4PL airfreight operations and ocean freight management from various origins. He contributed to the company's global operations for a duration of four years.
Professional Experience at Damco
Ben Widdowson gained significant experience while working as SCM Client Lead at Damco in Felixstowe, United Kingdom, from 2015 to 2018. During his three-year tenure, he was involved in overseeing supply chain management for clients, enhancing logistics processes, and ensuring efficient freight management for the company.
Education History
Ben Widdowson holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature from Swansea University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he attended Malbank Sixth Form College from 2008 to 2010, where he studied English Literature, English Language, Sports Science, and Business Studies, and achieved A-Level qualifications.
Early Career Journey
In the earlier stages of his career, Ben Widdowson worked in various roles including Consultant at Burns Carlton in London, United Kingdom, from 2014 to 2015, and Business Development Manager at Tangible Benefit in Greater London for a brief period in 2013 and 2014. These positions helped him develop a strong foundation in consultancy and business development.