Ben Kennard is an Irish national with over ten years of experience in communications and advocacy, both as an employee and a self-employed consultant, primarily for Brussels-based trade associations, as well as in consultancy firms and the public sector.

Before joining A4E, Ben was Head of Communications at the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and previously led communications for the European trade associations representing the bio-based and paper sectors.

Ben holds an undergraduate degree in economics, politics and law from Dublin City University (DCU) as well as master’s degrees in European studies from the College of Europe and in psychology from BPP University. He is a native English speaker and has a good command of French.