Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Hammersley was born on 3 April, 1976 in Leicester, England, is an A british male blogger. Discover Ben Hammersley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Technologist, Futurist, Strategic Forecasting Consultant, Journalist |
| Age |
47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
3 April, 1976 |
| Birthday |
3 April |
| Birthplace |
Leicester, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 3 April.
He is a member of famous Journalist with the age 47 years old group.
Ben Hammersley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Ben Hammersley height not available right now. We will update Ben Hammersley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ben Hammersley's Wife?
His wife is Aleks Krotoski
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Aleks Krotoski |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
One |
Ben Hammersley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Hammersley worth at the age of 47 years old? Ben Hammersley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ben Hammersley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
Ben Hammersley Social Network
Timeline
Ben Hammersley FRSA FRGS (born 3 April 1976) is a British consultant, broadcaster, and systems developer.
Hammersley is known for coining the term "podcast".
Hammersley is the eldest of three children and was educated at Loughborough Grammar School, and the School of Oriental and African Studies, from which he dropped out after a year.
Ben Hammersley has given keynote presentations to corporates and large events internationally.
Hammersley is known for coining the term "podcast" in an article he wrote for The Guardian in 2004.
It was declared "Word of the Year" by the New Oxford American Dictionary in 2005.
Hammersley has said that he made the word up to pad out an article he was writing that was a little Too Short.
In 2006, he pioneered multi-platform journalism for The Guardian covering conflict in Afghanistan, and in 2007 also for the BBC covering the election in Turkey.
He later used the systems he developed to build The Guardian's pioneering range of blogs, including the award-winning Comment is Free.
He has twice presented on BBC Radio 4's documentary strand Analysis, covering Facebook in November 2007, and personal genetic testing in December 2008.
He also presented the five-part BBC series Futureproof Yourself.
Hammersley previously worked as an internet reporter for The Times.
He was Associate Editor and Editor-at-Large at the launch of the UK edition of Conde Nast's Wired UK magazine.
In August 2011 he was made a fellow of the UNAOC.
He is a judge of the Lovie Awards.
Until 2013, he was the UK Prime Minister's Ambassador to East London Tech City.
In 2013, Hammersley became a fellow of the Robert Schuman School for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute, Innovator-in-Residence at the Centre for Creative and Social Technologies at Goldsmiths, University of London, a member of the European Commission High Level Expert Group on Media Freedom, and a non-resident fellow of the Brookings Institution.
Hammersley is a pilot, a licensed Emergency medical technician and Wilderness Medic, a triathlete and ultra-runner, a diver, photographer, and disaster response volunteer.
Hammersley has authored or co-authored several books on technology and journalism.
In 2015, Hammersley presented a six-part BBC World News series on cybercrimes.
Hammersley is a member of the Transatlantic Network 2020, and a trustee of the London chapter of the Awesome Foundation.
