BEN Shewry

Chef | Creative Leader | Business Builder

Raised in rural New Zealand, Ben Shewry learned early the value of resourcefulness, creativity, and purpose. These principles have shaped his leadership style and helped him transform Attica into one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants.

Ben’s journey, from washing dishes at age 10 to owning and leading Attica, is a story of grit, vision, and team culture. His leadership centres on what he calls the “4 C’s”: culture, community, creativity, and a committed perspective. He knows what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up and sustain excellence through pressure and change.

He was featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table, and his memoir Uses for Obsession shares the highs, lows, and hard-won lessons from building a world-class business through focus, care, and creativity.