Ben Richardson has spent nearly four decades working across journalism, film and television production, and media leadership across the Asia-Pacific region.
After graduating in journalism from University of Technology Sydney, he began as a freelance writer covering culture and sport before moving into television production as Executive Producer of pay TV music network Channel [V], where he was responsible for more than 6,000 hours of live broadcast television.
He then pivoted to kids’ media, relocating his young family to Mumbai, India to lead Nickelodeon India. Over the following 15 years he ran offices and built brands across multiple Asian markets including Indonesia, Korea, Japan, and Australia for Viacom and Paramount; developing IP, producing live shows, and creating exportable formats. His oversight also spanned brand extensions into digital, education, animation, events, theme parks and consumer products. In Australia he was pre-launch lead for streaming service Paramount+.
He later became inaugural Chief Content Officer at Go1, the world's largest online learning library.
In 2023 Ben founded a narrative advisory film called 12Kamias that helps journalists, creators, leaders and nations find value in their stories. Attention, IP development and income. Clients have ranged from Moonbug Entertainment, the global kids network behind Cocomelon and Blippi to a joint ABCID / DFAT initiative that trains and develops regional journalists.
12Kamias is focused on the stories and partnerships that connect Australia to our nearest neighbours utilising his extensive regional network to bring ideas to life