Ben McKnight is a strategic communications leader, who has held director and other senior roles at organisations around the UK. Specialising in arts, culture, events and placemaking, his background includes the Greater London Authority, Hull UK City of Culture, Manchester International Festival, UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, ULYSSES European Odyssey and the British Red Cross Society. As a freelance consultant, his clients include Paraorchestra, Oldham Coliseum Theatre and Multi-Story Orchestra.