Based in New York City, Ben Wald currently serves as Head of Programming for The Flatiron Room’s world-famous spirits selection, including mixology and tasting experiences.

He began his career at Seamstress and ZUMA before being hand-picked to join the opening team of the award-winning bar Silver Lyan in Washington, D.C. Drawn back to Manhattan in 2021, Ben took on the role of Head of Programming at Yuco in the West Village, where he curated a cocktail menu and a back bar featuring over 100 distinctive agave spirits. Before joining The Flatiron Room, he served as the Craft and Luxury Spirits Portfolio Manager for Sazerac.