Ben Bucknell

Ben is CEO of OnMarket BookBuilds and has extensive experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate law.  In 2017, Ben was named in the “The World’s 1,000 Most Influential People in Market Structure” published by Patrick Young in the UK.  Ben was also named as one of the 10 most influential people in market structure in Australasia. 

Prior to OnMarket BookBuilds, Ben was employed by Macquarie Group in its Equity Capital Markets division. During his time at Macquarie, Ben worked on equity raisings for takeover bids, initial public offerings and placements across numerous industries.

At Washington H Soul Pattinson group of companies, one of Australia's most prominent and diversified investment houses, Ben advised on venture capital financings, acquisitions, takeovers and equity raisings.

Having spent 6 years at Allens Arthur Robinson (now Allens Linklaters), Ben overlays his private equity and investment banking experience with a solid understanding of corporate law.  

Ben is a former pearl diver with Paspaley Pearls, has studied mandarin at the Beijing Language and Culture University, holds a Commerce and Law degree (Hons) from University of Sydney and is a CFA Charterholder.