Ben Siddall joined Global Development within Imperial College London’s Advancement division in December 2017. Covering Europe, Ben is responsible for raising philanthropic support from alumni and friends overseas, as well as increasing engagement and raising the institution’s profile. Focusing on key markets including Switzerland, Norway, Benelux and Greece, Ben has built a donor programme on the continent as Imperial’s first dedicated fundraiser for Europe, unlocking previously untapped philanthropic opportunities for now and the future.

During his Art History degree, Ben started his fundraising career as a student caller for the University of Sussex. He went onto work in the development offices of English National Opera and then Imperial War Museums, holding numerous roles across individual giving, memberships, corporate partnerships and major gifts.