Ben Wetherall
About Ben Wetherall
Ben Wetherall serves as the Market Development Director for Energy at ICIS, where he enhances global commodity market predictability through data services and decision tools. With a background in research and analysis, he has held various roles in the energy sector and has contributed significantly to strategic decision-making and productivity improvements.
Work at ICIS
Ben Wetherall has been serving as the Market Development Director for Energy at ICIS since 2019. In this role, he contributes to enhancing the predictability and trustworthiness of global commodity markets through the provision of data services and decision-making tools. His responsibilities include delivering targeted connected intelligence that influences numerous decisions across supply chains daily. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at ICIS, including Head of Gas & LNG and Editor for Global LNG Markets, showcasing his extensive experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ben Wetherall holds a Master's degree in Politics and Security Studies from University College London (UCL), which he completed from 2001 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in History (with Hungarian) from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies at UCL, studying from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in market development and analysis within the energy sector.
Background
Before joining ICIS, Ben Wetherall gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Research Analyst at IHS, Inc. from 2004 to 2006 and at KPMG from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Consultant at Gas Strategies from 2008 to 2010 and as an Election Observer for the OSCE from 2003 to 2007. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the energy market and its dynamics.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ben Wetherall has made significant contributions to strategic decision-making and risk mitigation in the energy sector. His role at ICIS has been pivotal in leveraging big data and analytics, particularly in relation to ICIS's integration with RELX, a leading data and analytics company. His efforts have resulted in improved productivity and enhanced decision-making processes within the industry.