Ben Donovan
About Ben Donovan
Ben Donovan serves as the Director of Client Partnerships for General Merchandise at Ibotta, Inc., where he has played a significant role in expanding the company's reach. He has extensive experience in client partnerships and sales within the consumer packaged goods industry, having held various positions at Ibotta and other notable companies.
Current Role at Ibotta
Ben Donovan currently serves as the Director of Client Partnerships, General Merchandise at Ibotta, Inc. since 2024. He operates from Denver, Colorado, and focuses on enhancing client relationships within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. His role involves strategic partnership development and driving growth for general merchandise brands.
Previous Experience at Ibotta
Ben Donovan has held multiple positions at Ibotta, Inc. He started as a Sales Associate from 2014 to 2015, then progressed to Account Executive from 2015 to 2018. He served as Senior Account Executive from 2018 to 2020, followed by a brief tenure as Director of Client Partnerships in 2020. His cumulative experience at Ibotta spans over six years, during which he contributed to expanding the company's reach to 91% of U.S. households.
Experience in Sales and Partnerships
Donovan has extensive experience in client partnerships and sales within the CPG industry. He worked as Enterprise Sales Director at Numerator from 2023 to 2024 and as Director of Enterprise CPG Partnerships at Crisp from 2021 to 2022. His roles have focused on building and maintaining relationships with major brands, enhancing their market presence.
Educational Background
Ben Donovan studied at Eckerd College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree with a focus on International Business and Spanish from 2010 to 2012. He also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing a Professional Education Program in Digital Transformation. Additionally, he studied at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Internship Experience
Donovan gained early experience through internships, including a role as an Analyst Intern at IHS Markit in 2011 and a Marketing Intern at Raymond James Financial Inc. in the same year. These positions provided him with foundational skills in analysis and marketing, contributing to his career development in client partnerships and sales.