Meet Ben Legg

From the Siege of Sarajevo to the Google boardroom

Military engineer turned global tech executive. From commanding in combat to running Google Europe, Ben brings a once-in-a-generation perspective to every stage and boardroom.

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Meet Ben Legg

From the Siege of Sarajevo to the Google boardroom

Military engineer turned global tech executive. From commanding in combat to running Google Europe, Ben brings a once-in-a-generation perspective to every stage and boardroom.

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Meet Ben Legg

From the Siege of Sarajevo to the Google boardroom

Military engineer turned global tech executive. From commanding in combat to running Google Europe, Ben brings a once-in-a-generation perspective to every stage and boardroom.

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20+

years as CEO / COO

60+

countries worked in

Google

Ex-COO of Google Europe

Author

Marketing for CEOs

“

I've led in a war zone and run one of the world's biggest technology companies. Both taught me the same thing: clarity of thought, discipline of execution and the courage to act fast.
That's what separates the leaders who thrive from those who don't.

I've led in a war zone and run one of the world's biggest technology companies. Both taught me the same thing: clarity of thought, discipline of execution and the courage to act fast.
That's what separates the leaders who thrive from those who don't.

Ben Legg

High energy. Data-driven. Unforgettable.

High energy. Data-driven. Unforgettable.

High energy. Data-driven. Unforgettable.

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Career timeline

A career spent leading through change

From the battlefield to the boardroom — four chapters that shaped how Ben leads today.

1990s

Military Engineering

2000s

Big Corporates

2010s

Global Tech COO/CEO

2020s

Portfolio career & Founder

As seen in...

Media & press

Interview

Little Big Vets Podcast - Ben Legg interview

Book

Marketing for CEOs - Book intro

TV interview

Bloomberg TV: Google earnings

Keynote

The Future of Marketing - Innovate or Perish

Interview

GAEA Talks: AI in business with Ben Legg

Panel

Portfolio Career Festival 2025: AI debate

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Ready to work together?

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Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

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Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Investor support

Company advisory

© 2026 Digital People. All rights reserved.

Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Investor support

Company advisory

© 2026 Digital People. All rights reserved.

Insights and advisory services from battlefield-tested operator and ex-COO of Google Europe, Ben Legg.

Investor support

Company advisory

© 2026 Digital People. All rights reserved.