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Ben Conard

Chief of Staff, Director of Strategic Operations | Fair Trade USA

San Francisco, California, United States

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Ben Conard

Summary

Ben Conard is a dynamic Chief of Staff at Fair Trade USA, where he plays a pivotal role in driving social impact across 51 countries, generating over 1 billion in financial benefits for farmers and workers. His expertise in social entrepreneurship has earned him accolades, including being named one of the Top 10 Fair Trade Advocates globally and recognized as a leader in the LGBT community under 40. Ben's journey has taken him from the TEDx stage to various agricultural and manufacturing sites worldwide, showcasing his commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. He has a proven track record of fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing organizational communication, making him a valuable asset in the nonprofit sector. His innovative mindset and dedication to social change have garnered attention from notable entities such as Forbes and the U.S. Department of State. With a strong academic background from prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford, Ben continues to inspire and lead in the realm of fair trade and social entrepreneurship.

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Sustainability

Innovation

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Non-Profit Experience

Ben Conard

Work Experience

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Chief of Staff, Director of Strategic Operations at

Fair Trade USA

September 2024 - Present

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Chief of Staff to the CEO at

Fair Trade USA

January 2022 - September 2024

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Executive Communications Manager at

Fair Trade USA

February 2021 - January 2022

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Founder & CEO at

Five North Chocolate®

February 2016 - January 2021

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Partnerships Associate at

Clinton Foundation

March 2020 - May 2020

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CEO for One Month (North America) at

The Adecco Group

May 2019 - October 2019

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Market Researcher at

Science to Business Marketing Research Centre

January 2017 - June 2017

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US Ambassador, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange at

U.S. Department of State

July 2016 - June 2017

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Marketing Intern at

Gallant International, Inc

December 2015 - July 2016

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Co-Chair, Fair Trade Colleges & Universities at

Fair Trade Campaigns

January 2014 - June 2016

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Retail Sales Associate at

Fair Trade Winds

August 2010 - January 2016

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Communications Intern at

World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)

January 2015 - June 2015

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Ben Conard

Education

SUNY Geneseo, Bachelor Of Science

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Certified Chief Of Staff™

The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Building A High-Performing Business, Executive Education

Fachhochschule Münster

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Ben Conard is a Chief of Staff, Director of Strategic Operations at Fair Trade USA, a company specializing in Foreign bank & branches & agencies.

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Ben Conard holds a degree in Business Administration And German from SUNY Geneseo.

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Who is Ben Conard?

Ben Conard is a dynamic Chief of Staff at Fair Trade USA, where he plays a pivotal role in driving social impact across 51 countries, generating over 1 billion in financial benefits for farmers and workers. His expertise in social entrepreneurship has earned him accolades, including being named one of the Top 10 Fair Trade Advocates globally and recognized as a leader in the LGBT community under 40. Ben's journey has taken him from the TEDx stage to various agricultural and manufacturing sites worldwide, showcasing his commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. He has a proven track record of fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing organizational communication, making him a valuable asset in the nonprofit sector. His innovative mindset and dedication to social change have garnered attention from notable entities such as Forbes and the U.S. Department of State. With a strong academic background from prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford, Ben continues to inspire and lead in the realm of fair trade and social entrepreneurship.

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*******@fairtradeusa.org

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Carlos Ruiz

Chief Financial Officer

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Nishant Bagadia

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