Benjamin Story

Ben has transformed businesses across the industrial technology, energy,  transportation and infrastructure sectors. He was a member of Rolls-Royce’s ExCo, leading its strategic transformation and digitalisation across the group. Before his career in industry, Ben spent over 25 years in investment banking, latterly as Head of UK Investment Banking at Citigroup. As a banker, Ben advised many leading companies, including Airbus, Daimler, DHL Group, International Airlines Group, Jaguar Land Rover, Leonardo, Lufthansa, Rolls-Royce, Ryanair, Siemens and Virgin Group.

Ben also has extensive government experience gained from advising on over 20 privatisations around the world and as a Board Member of Transport for London.

Ben is a Venture Partner at New Vista Capital, an investor in defence and security start-ups, and a Non-Executive Director of Vertical Aerospace, a NYSE-listed pioneer in electric aviation. Ben is also a Trustee Board Member of Reach South Academy Trust, a leading provider of education in the south-west of England.