Ben Payne

Senior Business Analyst

Ben is a Senior Business Analyst at Portas, with 2+ years of experience. He has worked on projects globally, including across the UK, Europe, and APAC, with a focus on rugby and sports tourism. Ben joined Portas after graduating with a First-Class degree in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

More about Ben

Ben has been primarily focused on projects in rugby and sports tourism whilst at Portas. He has also worked on social return on investment, sponsorship, governance, and operating models. His notable projects include the development of a new competition format for international women’s rugby, a cycling tourism strategy for a region in the Middle East and an adventure sports strategy for a tourist destination in Saudi Arabia.

Before joining Portas, Ben graduated with a First-Class degree in Geography from the University of Edinburgh. He is a keen runner and actively participates in rugby and cricket.