Ben Wilding

Ben Wilding is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sun Bear Biofuture, a company specializing in precision fermentation to produce sustainable everyday essentials.12 He took on this role in June 2022 and is based in Rye, England.2

Background and Experience

Ben has a diverse background in technology, business, and sustainability:

• He holds a master's degree in sustainability and behavior change.1
• Prior to Sun Bear Biofuture, he founded and managed his own businesses, including Cameron and Wilding, a digital agency that operated for over 10 years.2
• He served as the Chief Operating Officer of Ntegra, where he led a business transformation.2
• Ben has extensive experience in digital strategy consulting, working with various clients from multinational corporations to NGOs and public sector organizations.2

Sun Bear Biofuture

At Sun Bear Biofuture, Ben is leading the company's efforts to develop sustainable alternatives to common products:

• Their primary focus is creating an alternative to palm oil using precision fermentation.3
• The company aims to reduce deforestation and protect endangered species, including sun bears, which inspired the company's name.13
• Under Ben's leadership, Sun Bear Biofuture was awarded a £500,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant to further their research.3

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Ben is passionate about sustainability and community engagement:

• He enjoys working at his allotment and participating in local community gardening projects.1
• Ben believes in the collective power to reverse climate change and sees technology innovation as crucial in combating the climate crisis.12

Ben Wilding's leadership at Sun Bear Biofuture combines his experience in technology, business management, and commitment to sustainability, driving the company's mission to create more environmentally friendly and healthier everyday products.4