Speaker profile: Bennett Arron

Bennett is an award-winning Writer, stand-up comedian and BAFTA shortlisted Director. He is also one of the first major victims of identity theft in the UK. As well as performing as a comedian he has also spoken at many conferences around the world on the subject of fraud, ID Theft and data protection. He was the guest speaker at The International Fraud Convention in Italy, The International Congress On Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption in Poland and Infosec, Europe. He was also the Opening Keynote Speaker at Auscert in Queensland, Australia. Bennett wrote, directed and presented the Channel 4 Documentary, “How To Steal An Identity”, in which he proved through a series of stunts how easy the crime of ID Theft is to carry out. He also managed to steal the identity of the Home Secretary! As a comedian, Bennett wrote and starred in the BBC Radio Series “Bennett Arron Worries About” and “Bennett Arron is Jewelsh” – both of which were nominated at the Celtic Media Awards. He was also a support act for Ricky Gervais on some of his tour dates. He is currently starring in the Radio 4 Sitcom “Alone”.