Leadership Network members
Ben Exton
Ben is passionate about using engineering to create thriving communities in a complex world.
With a background in earthquake engineering and entrepreneurship, Ben is dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation in these fields.
As CEO and co-founder of Seismic Shift, seismic resilience research and commercialisation company based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Ben is motivated by his experiences of growing up during the 2010-11 earthquakes and seeing the devastation that can occur in the wake of natural disasters.
Ben's work is focused on building a more resilient world, particularly in the Pacific Rim.