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Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson

Governor

Appointed August 2025

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  • SKPS LGB

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Ben has lived in and around Tunbridge Wells most of his life. He has five sons, the younger two of which are studying at University having attended The Judd School, where Ben was previously a Governor for eight years. Ben's wife, Rachel, teaches at The New Beacon where she is Head of Pre-Prep and Junior School.  

Ben has more than thirty years of experience in marketing and communications, although he is now semi-retired, having worked in the UK and the USA, and most recently advising companies in renewable energy and natural capital, which are making a positive environmental impact.

In his spare time, Ben plays squash, tennis, golf, the piano and is a keen sailor.