Ben Tomkins
Ben Tomkins is the Vice President of Retail Sales at Oritain. Coming into his seventh year at Oritain, Ben has worked closely supporting partners - from brands and retailers to manufacturers - in developing programs to meet their traceability and verification objectives.
Having spent five years in Oritain's London office, developing industry knowledge across the EMEA market, Ben then relocated to Washington D.C. to support the roll-out of the company's first US office. Ben now works primarily in the fashion and cotton industry, with a focus on North America.
A core area of Ben’s work is supporting major US importers in ensuring they meet relevant compliance requirements, whilst underpinning their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Prior to Oritain, Ben studied Business Finance at the Henley Business School.
Latest Blogs
Sourcing Diversification Risks to Watch Out For
25 February 2025
Sourcing diversification helps manage global trade challenges and strengthen supply chain resilience, but without due diligence it can introduce risks rather than reduce them.
The Rise of Fiber Fraud: Lifting the Lid on Fashion Transshipments
21 November 2024
Cotton laundering is on the rise and now more than ever, brands can't take the position of just trying to extinguish risk once it occurs – they must be proactive.
What Happens When CBP Detains Your Shipment? (Explained by Ana Hinojosa)
25 March 2024
Ana Hinojosa, Oritain advisor and former CBP executive director, shares her insights on the UFLPA enforcement process and how to navigate it effectively.
How the New York Fashion Act Will Affect the Cotton and Textile Sector
1 February 2024
Discover the New York Fashion Act, its objectives, reporting requirements, enforcement timeline, and implications for the fashion industry.
3 Key Pillars of Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
18 December 2023
A well-designed supply chain risk mitigation strategy should focus on 3 key pillars: financial nexus, identifying forced labor, and raw material verification.
Forest, Field & Future: Expert Insights From the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference
17 November 2023
The ‘On the Ground’ panel discussion at the Textile Exchange Conference 2023 revealed fascinating insights into the concerns of top industry professionals today.