Ben Jacobs

Supported a portfolio of clients with expert insight on innovation, strategy and digital transformation. Provided advisory services across various domains.

Led strategic workforce transformation initiatives for UK security-sector government clients. Redesigned cybersecurity training for UK government, saving significant budget.

Led agile design and delivery of the third-party monitoring (TPM) technology central to Afghan COVID-19 relief efforts. Developed monitoring strategy to ensure transparency during aid distribution.

Held a central leadership role during a national crisis, enabling operational process and inter-agency coordination. Managed critical operations during a challenging period.

Advised ministerial-level decision-makers on training, transformation, and campaign strategy in Afghanistan. Shifted NATO culture from rote learning to principle-based training.

Built an early AI/LLM startup, pioneering data-to-speech principles years ahead of mainstream adoption. Developed a scalable AI roadmap and an outcome-based product development framework.

Led planning and execution of NATO's quarterly Afghanistan pre-deployment training events. Increased MEL platform engagement by approximately 400%, transforming it into a strategic asset.

Held various prestigious leadership appointments in both structured domestic and chaotic overseas environments. Reformed short-term mindset towards Afghan Infantry training, aligning advisory goals with operational realities.

Transformed a struggling charity, arresting losses and delivering 10x salary in revenues within 18 months. Successfully revitalized the organization's financial performance.

Managed and increased profitability of a nationwide HGV fleet during an economic downturn. Optimized operations to ensure continued success.

Selected for Royal Navy officer and elite aviation training in the top 1% of the peer group. Exhibited advanced cognitive aptitude through high-stakes planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Selected for Royal Navy officer and elite aviation training in top 1% of peer group. Exhibited advanced cognitive aptitude through high-stakes planning, problem-solving and decision-making.

Flew and captained a variety of aircraft types, developing advanced analytical, executive and leadership skills.

Completed advanced training in leadership and management principles. Developed skills in strategic planning and team leadership.

Achieved certification as an IC AGILE Practitioner. Gained expertise in agile methodologies and practices.