Ben Blackburn
Senior Consultant
Ben Blackburn is a seasoned Market Development and Business Operations leader with over 30 years of experience in identifying and penetrating untapped global markets in telecommunications and technology. He excels in driving cross-functional teams focused on quality initiatives, fostering a culture of business transformation and continuous improvement. Ben has successfully led multiple
corporate-wide initiatives on go-to-market planning and new product introduction.
Ben's career spans companies of various sizes, from start-ups to $140B corporations, holding senior and executive roles in joint ventures, business start-ups, and partnerships. His corporate career highlights include significant New Business Development and Business Transformation roles at Motorola and Medtronic in the Latin American and US markets. For the past decade, Ben has run his consulting company, engaging with clients like Essilor, Verizon, and multiple start-ups. He currently provides PMO guidance on product delivery for data analytics, AI demographics, and smart city infrastructure.
A Six Sigma Black Belt, Ben has spearheaded continuous improvement and process redesign programs in supply chain, sales operations, go-to-market optimization, indirect channels, and corporate governance. He holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in History and Spanish Literature from Oral Roberts University. Ben earned his Digital Six Sigma Black Belt from Motorola in 2006 and is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Residing in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife Linda, Ben actively participates in Christian men's ministries across Connecticut. He enjoys working out, reading, discussing American history, and passionately supports his native Florida sports teams.
Areas of Expertise
Functional Expertise: Go-to-Market Strategy, Channel Development & Management, Process Optimization, Key Initiative Program Management Office (PMO), New Business Model Development, Latin America (LATAM) Market Development, Joint Ventures, 3rd Party Strategic Alliances.
Domain Expertise: Telecommunications, Tech - Early-Stage Adoption, Smart Cities/ Smart Campuses; Wireless Broadband Solutions: SLED Government; Global Markets (Latin America)