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Ben Grinnell

Chief AI and Capabilities Officer · Newton · verified 2026-09-04

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Ben Grinnell is Newton’s Chief AI Officer. He’s spent 25 years working alongside the leaders of large, complex organizations, with a particular focus on how AI and technology can unlock complexity and deliver impact that lasts. His lifelong goal has been to change the way the world thinks about consulting and Newton’s approach of contracting on delivery of clients’ most important outcomes and being paid on the results is achieving that. Ben leads Newton’s Capabilities and AI work, helping over 500 consultants bring AI directly into how they work alongside clients. Combining that with deep market knowledge and a relentless focus on the client problem, Newton is able to tackle ever greater levels of complexity and deliver impact that changes lives.

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