Ben Mekie is an accomplished entrepreneur, board advisor, and the CEO & Founder of The Acuity Method™ (TAM), UK, a company renowned for its innovative approach to recruitment and operational efficiency in the financial sector. With over 3 decades of experience, Ben has a proven track record in founding and scaling successful businesses, driving shareholder value, and delivering strategic growth. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming companies and steering them through critical stages of expansion and market success.
Before founding Acuity Associates, Ben held the position of CFO (Europe) at Firstsource, where he led the finance team through a period of rapid growth, ultimately overseeing the company’s listing on the Mumbai Stock Exchange. During his tenure from 2003 to 2007, Firstsource grew from a startup into a major global business, expanding from 5 to 13,000 employees, and securing a client list that included leading retail banks, telecoms, broadcasting, insurance, and retail companies. Today, Firstsource is a global enterprise with over 40,000 employees. While heading the finance team, Ben noted the significant challenges in recruiting technically capable candidates, which inspired him to later establish The Acuity Method™ (TAM).
At TAM, Ben pioneered the use of innovative assessment tools, such as The Acuity Measure, designed to evaluate not only the technical skills of finance professionals but also their leadership capabilities, communication skills, and strategic thinking. This data-driven approach has transformed the way companies recruit, ensuring that they make informed decisions that minimize the risk of bad hires and maximize organizational efficiency.
In his new role as a Non-Executive Director on the Finlabs Board, Ben will play a pivotal role in facilitating Finlabs’ expansion into the UK and European markets. Acting as Finlabs’ Ambassador in these regions, he will be responsible for introducing Finlabs’ cutting-edge fintech solutions to new markets, positioning the company as a key player in the global fintech ecosystem. His leadership and strategic insight will be crucial in establishing a physical presence in London, one of the world’s most prominent financial hubs.
Ben’s extensive experience in strategy development, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial management positions him as a key figure in Finlabs’ global expansion. With Ben’s deep understanding of market dynamics, combined with his hands-on experience in building and scaling businesses, his addition to the Finlabs Board marks a significant step forward in the company’s journey toward becoming a leader in technological advancements and global fintech innovation.