Benedict Arora
Benedict joined NESTA in September 2008 and is responsible for developing NESTA’s Future Innovators programme, which explores ways to realise young people’s potential to innovate in business, public services and in the community.
Benedict has a background in innovation in the children’s services and education sectors. Before joining NESTA, he worked for the Department for Children, Schools and Families, where he set up a programme to support the development of Children’s Trusts and to commission effective services for children and young people.
His previous projects and strategy work include developing a digital media strategy for the Department for Education and Skills; taking Teachers’ TV from proof of concept to launch; setting up the TeacherNet website; and working on the Children in Care Green Paper. He has also worked at the European Parliament.
Benedict enjoys sailing, opera and two out of three Arsenal matches.