Ben Sly

General Manager Structures UK. at Arena Events Group plc

📍 St Ives, England, United Kingdom

Ben Sly is the General Manager for Structures & Ice at Arena Events Group, overseeing operations in the UK and Europe. With over two decades at the company, he has progressed from Project Manager to leadership, managing key accounts like The Jockey Club. He attended Kent’s Bank school in Buxton.

His professional focus on major sporting events, particularly through his work with The Jockey Club, suggests a strong personal interest in the equestrian world and large-scale live entertainment. This aligns with his long-standing career in the events industry.

Unique fact: Ben has dedicated his entire senior career, spanning more than 20 years, to rising through the ranks within the Arena Events Group.

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Experience

28 Years

Current Role

General Manager Structures UK.

Job Level

Senior

Location

St Ives, England, United Kingdom

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Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

Event Infrastructure

As General Manager of Arena Structures, he specializes in delivering large-scale temporary venues and infrastructure for premier events across the UK and Europe.

Equestrian Events

He has a long history of managing major projects for The Jockey Club, indicating deep expertise in the specific requirements of horse racing festivals.

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Career

Work history

4-2021

General Manager Structures UK.

Arena Events Group plc

11-2020 - 4-2021

Project Director & Operations Director

Arena Events Group plc

1-2018

Account Director (Jockey Club, I.M.G. Group)

Arena Structures

5-2016 - 1-2018

Project Manager

Arena Structures

6-2007 - 5-2016

Operations Manager

Accio Group

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Education

1984 - 1988

Life

Kent’s Bank school, Buxton, Derbyshire.

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