Ben Thompson-Star

Ben is a founding Director of CoFutures, where he advises clients on strategic communication and plays an active role in shaping the CoFutures overall strategy and growth.

With more than a decade of experience across marketing, brand and communications, Ben specialises in helping organisations articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. At CoFutures, he works with public and civic organisations on major city-shaping initiatives, developing communication strategies, narratives and engagement approaches that build understanding, alignment and momentum.

Alongside his advisory work, Ben brings significant experience from senior marketing roles in Australia and the UK, including leading brand, digital and communications strategy for global consumer brands. This background brings a distinctive commercial and audience-led perspective to CoFutures work, helping clients translate policy and planning into messages and stories that resonate with the communities they serve.

At CoFutures, Ben contributes to the strategic direction, client partnerships and creative approach, ensuring communication is integrated into the broader strategy behind complex projects.