Ben Owen

Ben Owen is a global ‘hunter’ featuring in the Australian, British and U.S. versions of the hit TV show called ‘Hunted’. The show has been airing for over 6-years and now even has celebrity versions. Ben features as the Head of Intelligence in his recent production due to air on Channel 10 this year in Australia, and he was previously ‘The Boss’ on the U.K. version. Ben assimilates vast amounts of intelligence and turns it into actionable tactical plans to ensure the success of the ‘hunters’. The show has been aired across the world and is growing in strength and popularity. Ben also appears on a number of other TV productions and news channels discussing operational and security issues throughout the globe.

Ben is also an internationally recognised expert in covert operations, surveillance and online investigations with over 17 years of experience working at the very height of national security, military operations and now the private sector. Ben’s experience in leading large covert operations across the U.K. and abroad to combat counter terrorism, counter proliferation and counter espionage operations and attacks against the U.K. and its allies. Ben’s main role was to lead, direct and manage covert operational teams to gather intelligence against individuals and groups of national security in very high paced and pressured environments. Ben was integral in thwarting a number of high-profile terrorist cells and attack planning operations.

Prior to joining the British Intelligence Services, Ben was a Sniper in the British Forces. Ben served in Cyprus, Kuwait and also deployed on the first missions over the border into Iraq in GWII, aged just 19-years old. Ben works as a cyber security and intelligence expert and consults across the globe on how to utilise and leverage intelligence sources in investigations and how to keep yourself safe in the digitally complex and vulnerable world we live in. He also discusses threat landscapes in the digital and physical space and how remote workforces can stay safe online.

Ben’s keynotes are delivered in a highly engaging and enthusiastic way that fully engages audiences in whatever the subject is. From growing up in poverty and starting his career as a cleaner cleaning the school he studied in, to starring in a global TV show, he really does have many topics covered, from resilience and determination, leadership, cyber security, intelligence operations, ‘Hunted’ the global TV brand and much more.

In June 2023 we sat down virtually with Ben Owen and discussed his thoughts on the next big thing in cyber security. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Ben Owen.