Ben Todd

"Sustainability is our only hope for an equitable future for humankind. It demands exciting new partnerships across the arts, sciences, business and society."

Why is sustainable development important to you?
"It is a moral imperative and provides a conceptual framework for amazing cross-disciplinary projects, which make the world better for everyone."

What does being a London Leaders mean to you?
"Making things happen; through partnerships with other Leaders and in particular by linking GLA polices to on-the-ground actions."

Past experience
Ben completed his PhD on the Modelling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Power Generation at Cambridge University Engineering Department. He has worked in R&D, technical and strategy consulting on both commercial and government projects including at Cambridge Consultants, Ti Cycles of India, Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems and Synnogy.

As well as managing Arcola Theatre, Ben works as a technology broker for the Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Knowledge Transfer Network run by the UK Technology Strategy Board.