Ben Mc Gill
About Ben Mc Gill
Ben McGill serves as the EVP of Global Sales & Business Development at Turtl, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in mobile payments and business development, having previously contributed to the launch of PayBox in the UK and the growth of Metacharge.
Work at Turtl
Ben Mc Gill has served as the Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Business Development at Turtl since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing marketing and sales efficiency for major global brands. He employs a psychology-based digital format that has been shown to increase reader engagement by 73%. His leadership at Turtl has positioned the company as a significant player in the digital marketing space.
Career Background
Prior to his tenure at Turtl, Ben Mc Gill held various positions at PayPoint Mobile and Online. He began as a Business Development Manager from 2006 to 2007, followed by a six-year term as Sales Director from 2007 to 2013. He then served as Business Development Director from 2013 to 2015. During his time at PayPoint, he contributed to the growth and eventual sale of the start-up Metacharge to PayPoint plc.
Education and Expertise
Ben Mc Gill studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Marketing and Management from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in sales and business development, particularly in the digital marketing sector.
Key Contributions to Mobile Payments
In the early 2000s, Ben Mc Gill played a key role in launching Deutsche Bank-owned PayBox's first mobile payments scheme in the UK. This initiative marked a significant advancement in mobile payment solutions during that period, showcasing his ability to drive innovation in the financial technology sector.