
Ben is a seasoned entrepreneur who guides and oversees the strategic direction of each asset in the Peterson portfolio. He began his career in the real estate industry while also leading a successful dental practice in Vancouver and Surrey. In 2000, Ben divested his practice to focus on Peterson’s growth, following in the footsteps of his father and company founder, Peter Young. Committed to community service, Ben served as a Board Member of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation from 2010 to 2018. He is currently the Director of the Chinatown Foundation, Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Society, Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation, Tsengdok Monastery Association, and Bodhisattva Samantabhadra Sutra Association. Additionally, he is a past member of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry Advisory Council.