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Ben Thompson, CEO &amp; Founder of Employment Hero, an all-in-one HR, payroll and benefits platform, aimed at supporting SMEs to compete with larger companies and global businesses.

With a background in finance and employment law, Ben has over 20 years’ experience in the&nbsp;employment landscape. A self-confessed geek, he has boundless curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition. He thrives on creating innovative solutions and disruptive people management offerings that redefine markets. Ben credits his success on building a team of A-players and communicating a clear vision – to make managing employment easier and more rewarding for everyone.

Employment Hero is a people management operating system. Since launching in the UK in October of last year, the company is fast building a portfolio of customers in the UK, thanks to its unique approach helping small businesses handle their staff during highly changeable times.

Ben’s curiosity, ambition and enthusiasm know no bounds, and Employment Hero is a great example of innovating people management and redefining markets. Ben is always looking to impart his great knowledge to the next wave of entrepreneurs around the world!

CEO & Founder of Employment Hero

Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson, CEO &amp; Founder of Employment Hero, an all-in-one HR, payroll and benefits platform, aimed at supporting SMEs to compete with larger companies and global businesses.

With a background in finance and employment law, Ben has over 20 years’ experience in the&nbsp;employment landscape. A self-confessed geek, he has boundless curiosity, enthusiasm and ambition. He thrives on creating innovative solutions and disruptive people management offerings that redefine markets. Ben credits hi