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Ben Howells FCIPD

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Founder & Performance Coach at Oppo
📍 Greater Oxford Area, United Kingdom

Ben Howells is the Founder of coaching firm Oppo and was recently appointed Chief People Officer at Dalcour Maclaren. A Chartered Fellow at CIPD, he coaches founders and leaders on strategic clarity, leadership, and culture. Colleagues describe him as "razor sharp, " "passionate, " and "dynamic, " blending intellectual rigor with emotional intelligence.

Outside of work, Ben is a dedicated endurance athlete who undertakes significant physical challenges for charitable causes. He recently participated in a 50km ultra-marathon along the Wales coastal path, demonstrating a commitment to pushing his personal limits for causes he supports.

In preparation for his ultra-marathon, he completed the infamous "fan dance, " a grueling 24km special forces training march over Pen y Fan in Wales.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Founder & Performance Coach
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Oxford Area, United Kingdom
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Founder Coaching
He specializes in coaching founders and their teams, helping them achieve strategic clarity, decisive leadership, and effective team dynamics.
Leadership & Culture
He facilitates conversations on leadership and operationalizing culture, viewing it as a key system for organizational performance.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Founder & Performance Coach
Oppo
4-2025
Partner Consultant, Head of Culture & Capability
The Escape
4-2025
Start-Up Mentor
OX1 Incubator
11-2024
Visiting Fellow & Exec Ed Coach
King's Business School
5-2025
Advisor, People South
Business South
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Education
2-2021 - 4-2021
Chartered Fellow
CIPD Qualifications
2018 - 2019
ICF Coaching Certification
Performance Consultants International
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