Each month NetProfile presents an interview with a member of the Company talking about their activities.

The subject of this month's NetProfile is

Ben Booth, a member of the Charity Walk/Autumn Event Panel

What is your involvement in the Company?

Currently I am a member of the Charity Walk/Autumn Event panel; previously I have been a member of the Arts Panel.

What have you done to date?

I have been involved with organising the walk and related events, and with the planning of the autumn event this year. Also (together with my wife) I am organising the Walk, which this year will take place under the auspices of the Events Panel.

What feedback have you had from this project?

The original Charity Walk event was enjoyed by members and was able to give generously to Barnardos, the chosen charity, but after many years needed to be replaced by a more dynamic fundraising event.

What are your plans for the next year?

This year the main fundraising event will be a quiz. The walk will still take place, but mainly as a fellowship event with a modest fundraising target.

What are your longer-term plans?

This will depend on the success of these two events this year.

Why do you choose to devote time and effort to the Company [and this particular aspect]?

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a “good cause” and I enjoy working with other members of the company.

What do you do with your spare time, when not committed to the Company?

As Global CTO for Ipsos-MORI I am often travelling abroad on business, but when I am in the UK much of my spare time is spent with my family – our daughter is about to start at City of London Girls school. I enjoy walking and country pursuits, and shoot competitively with the Stock Exchange Rifle Club. I am involved with BCS Elite and other industry fora.