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Ben Barras

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National Director of Corporate Engagement at World Vision
📍 Apex, North Carolina, United States

Ben is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience leading transformations in supply chain, retail, and technology for major organizations like SAS. He is recognized by colleagues as a collaborative, energetic, and customer-first subject matter expert. Ben holds an M. B. A. from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Currently, he channels his expertise into humanitarian efforts as the National Director of Corporate Engagement at World Vision. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation, serving as an Executive Faculty Advisor at North Carolina State University, and is driven by his faith.

He was the keynote speaker for an entrepreneurial competition at the UNC Chapel Hill Entrepreneurship Center.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
National Director of Corporate Engagement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Apex, North Carolina, United States
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Corporate Philanthropy
Leads a team at World Vision to cultivate corporate relationships that provide critical resources for global disaster relief and community support.
Supply Chain Innovation
Leverages his deep expertise in SaaS, AI, and ML to advise on modern supply chain challenges, drawing from his experience leading product strategy at SAS.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
National Director of Corporate Engagement
World Vision
6-2024
Executive Faculty Advisor
North Carolina State University
6-2024
Advisory Board Member
The Candleberry Candle Co. - Ultimately Scented Candles - Power Fragrance Scents Entire Homes
8-2023 - 4-2024
Advisory Business Development and Partner Management Lead at SAS
SAS
10-2021 - 4-2024
Advisory Product Manager - E2E Supply Chain Analytics, Retail/CPG at SAS
SAS
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Education
2004 - 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Scranton
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