Benjamin Golson

Benjamin is the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Cogwheel Analytics, a leading hospitality-focused business intelligence platform. In this role, Benjamin oversees company operations, team development, and strategic execution, driving innovation and growth across all areas of the business.

With a focus on scaling internal systems, enhancing client delivery, and optimizing tools for reporting, benchmarking, and analytics, he leads a cross-functional team of developers, project managers, and client support specialists. Under his leadership, Cogwheel continues to advance its use of AI and automation - including Microsoft AI and large language models (LLMs)- to provide smarter, more accessible insights for hotel teams.

Benjamin works closely with the CEO on strategic partnerships, financial planning, and service expansion to ensure operations align with the evolving needs of the hospitality industry.

Before joining Cogwheel, Benjamin spent 12 years at McKibbon Hospitality as Vice President of Digital Marketing & eCommerce. During this time, he helped grow hotel website revenue from $56 million in 2012 to $221 million in 2024, establishing a strong track record of driving digital transformation and business results.