Meet the founder

Hi, I'm Ben

I spent eight years in data and software, supporting operationally critical work at the Department of Defence and the Department of Home Affairs.

Now I bring that same rigour to food safety, so Australian food makers can grow with confidence.

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Ben Emerson, founder of Klara
Why I started Klara

Keeping Australian food made in Australia

I believe in Australian manufacturing for our national resilience.

Food and beverage is our largest manufacturing sector, and the quality of our agriculture gives us a natural advantage.

Klara helps local food makers meet the standards they need to grow, so more of that production stays onshore.

Background

A career using data to manage risk

  1. 2016

    Road safety

    Risk analysis of Australia's major highways at the Australian Automobile Association.

  2. 2017–2024

    National security

    Data and software for operationally critical work at Defence and Home Affairs.

  3. 2024–2025

    Wine regulation

    Impact analysis for the review of regulation for the grape and wine sector.

  4. 2026

    Food safety

    Klara: helping Australian food makers manage risk and prove their food is safe.

Working with Ben

"Klara really is the reason that we met our HACCP requirements"

Phil Donnelly, owner, Mayfair Bakery