Ben Vasiliou

Ben Vasiliou is the father of two teenagers and the CEO of The Man Cave, one of Australia’s leading organisations helping boys and young men build emotional strength, self-awareness, and healthy relationships. Ben has spent his career tackling some of the toughest issues facing men and boys, including a seven-year stint as CEO of Youth Projects, where he worked on the frontline with young people facing homelessness, addiction, and complex disadvantage. From school halls to crisis services, and from boardrooms to one-on-one conversations with young men at breaking point, his work is grounded in real-world experience. His leadership of major social change initiatives aimed at building healthier, more connected communities has earned him Innovator of the Year and a place among Pro Bono Australia’s top 25 most influential people in the social economy. Ben was also named one of Australia’s Top 5 CEOs by Third Sector, and was awarded Scholar of the Year by the Australian Leadership Hub in 2023.