Management Team

Executive management

CEO

Rosalind Benjamin

Founder, CEO & Chairperson

Rosalind has over three decades of serial entrepreneurship and innovation across multiple businesses, executive management, client development & in-depth experience serving Property, Services and technology market.

Founder of Ark Workplace Risk and other subsidiaries Rosalind is responsible for leading the company, it's corporate strategy, setting direction including innovation.

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Mirela Duras

Helix COO

Mirela has over two decades of experience in operations across a number of different industry sectors including retail, consumer goods, automotive and construction. Prior to working at Ark, she held senior positions at one of the top 50 global logistics companies managing multiple disciplines including operations, account management, customer service and HR. At Ark, Mirela plays a pivotal role in establishing best practices for all aspects of the organisation’s operations and is committed to ensure Ark continues to grow as a top global brand in its industry.

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Peter Clark | MSc, CMIOSH, MIIRSM

Managing Director/Ark Company Director

Peter brings over 20 years of knowledge and expertise in risk and compliance, having begun his health and safety career in the print industry before moving into construction, manufacturing, retail, and sports. Since then, he's become an experienced and well-respected leader, building and leading large teams of consultants, delivering comprehensive fire safety, health and safety, and environmental solutions to clients across diverse industries.
 
Since joining Ark Workplace Risk in 2019 as a senior leader, Peter has focused on creating a benchmark of excellence, earning widespread recognition within the industry. Under his guidance, Ark continues to set new standards for client satisfaction and operational efficiency. In 2024, Peter was appointed Managing Director, a role in which he continues to inspire ambitious growth and a relentless focus on customer excellence and people development. A strong advocate for fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, Peter champions innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring Ark remains the most trusted partner for clients who want to simplify their approach to risk, safety and compliance.

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David Hills | FRICS, FIIRSM, MIFireE, MSFPE, RSP

Senior Director - Regulatory, Technical & Technology Solutions

David originally started his career in local government enforcement, engineering and building control. David has worked for over 15 years with Ark previously heading up professional services and delivery. He is responsible for our business wide operational and services delivery, product stewardship, service management capabilities ensuring we continue to meet our clients’ needs. David is internationally recognised in Risk Management and Systems Development.

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Shaunna Thornton | BSc CMIOSH

Director - Risk, Compliance &Safety at Ark Workplace Risk

Shaunna has over 12 years of Health & Safety experience across various sectors.  Holding a BSc in Occupational Health and Safety allows her drive and maintain successful client partnerships, delivering a Gold Standard of services and solutions through managing the Customer Success Department within Ark. Working and Overseeing clients roadmaps, developing risk and compliance solutions ensures the growth of our clients.

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Jayne Sale

Business Operations & Programme Director

Jayne Sale Operations Director has over two decades in operational and general management roles multi-disciplinary compliance and safety consultancies. Prior to joining Ark Jayne was a key member of a management team in a startup and grew the businesses in a general management capacity from 15 employees to over 70 employees and management of the exit to be acquired by a large Plc compliance and safety Plc where she supported the integration of the business and held a senior operations role.

In 2022 Jayne joined Ark to further support the scale up of Ark building on our reputation for highly responsive service delivery and outsourcing. Jayne is also leading the delivery of a new innovative operating system and support capabilities that set the high-quality standards whilst providing clients with a client led reliability and an overall positive and helpful approach.