Ben Carroll
About Ben Carroll
Ben Carroll serves as the Head of Planning and Performance at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. He has an extensive background in strategy and performance roles at Whitbread and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Ben Carroll has served as the Head of Planning and Performance at Nationwide Building Society since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and performance metrics of the organization. His leadership focuses on aligning operational goals with the overall vision of the society, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance evaluation.
Previous Experience at Whitbread
Prior to his current role, Ben Carroll held several positions at Whitbread, a prominent UK hospitality company. He worked as Senior Strategy Analyst for eight months in 2013, followed by roles as Strategy Analyst and Strategy Consultant. He advanced to Head of Strategy and Business Performance from 2020 to 2021, and also served as Head of Insight and Head of Commercial Finance during his tenure, contributing to various strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ben Carroll holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in strategic planning and performance management.
Consulting Experience
Before his roles at Whitbread, Ben Carroll worked as a Consultant at Corporate Value Associates from 2011 to 2012. This experience contributed to his strategic insight and analytical skills, which he later applied in various leadership roles within the hospitality sector.