In 2018, Elliot was appointed by Michael Gove, the secretary of state for the environment, as the UK government's first Food Surplus and Waste Champion.
17 Facts About Ben Elliot
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Ben Elliot is the co-founder of the Quintessentially Group, a global luxury concierge service, and the co-founder of Hawthorn Advisors, a communications consultancy based in London.
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Ben Elliot is the nephew of Queen Camilla and thereby of King Charles III.
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Ben Elliot is the son of Simon Elliot, a Dorset landowner, and Annabel Elliot, an interior designer and antiques dealer.
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Ben Elliot's mother is the sister of Queen Camilla, and Mark Shand.
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Ben Elliot was educated at Eton College and the University of Bristol, graduating with a BSc in Politics and Economics.
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Ben Elliot is the co-founder of Quintessentially Group, a luxury lifestyle group with a 24-hour global concierge service, which he started in London in December 2000.
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Ben Elliot has boasted about how it serves wealthy Russian clients, which includes opening an office in Russia and creating a "dedicated Russian team".
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Ben Elliot is a regular contributor to the Financial Times, The New York Times and Country Life amongst other publications.
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Ben Elliot was included in the Evening Standard's Progress 1000 list, named as one of 'London's most influential people 2016 - Business Brains'.
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Ben Elliot was the executive producer of the award-winning documentary Fire in Babylon.
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Ben Elliot was asked to act as treasurer for the Conservative Party's 2016 London mayoral campaign and was responsible for all campaign fundraising efforts.
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In December 2018, Ben Elliot was appointed by Michael Gove, the secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, as the government's first Food Surplus and Waste Champion.
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That's why I am delighted Ben Elliot is taking up this position and know he will bring the enthusiasm and skills this important role needs.
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In July 2019, Ben Elliot was appointed by incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the co-chairman of the Conservative Party, working alongside fellow co-chairman James Cleverly.
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Ben Elliot married Mary-Clare Winwood, US-born daughter of the musician Steve Winwood, in Gloucestershire in 2011.
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Ben Elliot's son Arthur was a page of honour to his grand-aunt, Queen Camilla, at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023.