Ben is the founder of Hesperia and has extensive experience in all facets of property development and investment, including due diligence and acquisitions, planning and approvals, sales and leasing, finance, construction and asset management.

James Butterfield is the Innovation and Reform Manager at DevelopmentWA in Perth, with prior LandCorp experience across sustainability, innovation, executive support, and information management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Philosophy from Murdoch University.

Rob Weymouth is a specialist in sustainability governance, with over 15 years’ experience designing and leading inclusive, systems-based approaches to embedding sustainability in public institutions. With a PhD focused on deliberative democracy and political trust, Rob’s expertise lies in building governance frameworks that enable just, effective, and collaborative transitions to sustainability. He has worked extensively with local governments, state agencies, and research institutions to co-design strategic plans, participatory processes, and impact measurement systems that align with long-term sustainability goals. Rob has co-led major initiatives such as the PATREC Climate Action Research Program and has authored influential peer-reviewed work on collaborative governance, participatory planning, and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. His facilitation and consulting practice is grounded in practical experience, academic rigor, and a deep commitment to democratic renewal. Rob brings proven leadership in convening diverse stakeholders to create governance systems capable of responding to today’s complex sustainability challenges.