Ben Winter-Giles is a genuinely creative and deeply trusted design leader with over 30 years of experience delivering strategic, operational, and ICT solutions across the Federal Government. Known for his ability to translate complex theory into clear, actionable design, Ben brings clarity and momentum to high-stakes environments. He has served as a trusted advisor to SES officers, led UX capability uplift programs, and designed nationally significant services including border clearance systems and data governance, grants management and intelligence platforms.
Ben’s work is characterised by a rare blend of strategic foresight, technical fluency, and human-centred design. He is NV1 cleared and is recognised for his ability to spark motivated discussions, guide teams through ambiguity and deliver measurable outcomes—such as a 700% increase in data usage through the ‘ourData’ platform at Home Affairs.
Whether leading product strategy, embedding UX governance, or shaping policy and service design, Ben is the person you engage when you need someone who can see the big picture, connect the dots, and make things better—fast.