Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson is a Senior Partner at Davies. He leads the Specialist Services capability, overseeing a multi-faceted operation that spans the UK and the US. He delivers solutions that help clients strengthen resilience and scale with confidence. His remit covers executive search, on-demand workforce provision, and managed services, ensuring organisations have the right expertise at the right time to meet regulatory and operational demands.   Ben brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, with a career built around solving complex challenges in risk, compliance, and operations. Before joining Davies, Ben served as CEO of Grovelands. He set the company’s vision and strategy, built a high-performing executive team, and drove financial success. His role involved developing strong client relationships and ensuring the business delivered innovative, compliant solutions. This was supporting clients across insurance, retail banking, and wealth management, particularly in areas impacted by conduct regulation.   At Davies, Ben prioritises understanding the broader objectives of each client, shaping solutions that go beyond transactional recruitment to deliver sustainable outcomes. His teams work to embed quality and efficiency, deploying both skilled resource and technology. This addresses challenges such as regulatory backlogs and operational surges. Success, for Ben, is measured by impact: helping clients meet compliance obligations, protect reputation, and achieve operational stability.   He stays ahead of industry trends through active engagement with trade bodies, legal partners, and regulatory updates, complemented by insights gained from client interactions and market experience. This external focus ensures Davies remains responsive to evolving requirements across employment law and financial services regulation.