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Jason Lawford

Energizer · DISC type I
Non Executive Director at Ardent Hire Solutions
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Jason Lawford is a Partner at Duke Street with over two decades of experience in private equity, specializing in European mid-market buyouts. A graduate of the University of Southampton, he focuses on originating and executing transformative transactions by partnering with management teams to support growth.

His board memberships at companies like Great Rail Journeys and TeamSport Indoor Go Karting suggest a professional focus, and potentially a personal interest, in the travel and leisure sectors. He is deeply involved in the strategic direction of consumer-facing brands.

He played a key role in Duke Streets successful investment in and exit from the popular UK restaurant chain, Wagamama.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jason shows up

Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person
Enthusiastic

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Priorities

Topics Jason cares about

Private Equity
With over 20 years of experience, his entire career is dedicated to private equity, focusing on investment origination, execution, and portfolio management.
Mid-Market Buyouts
His role at Duke Street centers on leading buyout transactions in the European mid-market, a core part of the firm's investment strategy.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Non Executive Director
Ardent Hire Solutions
8-2019 - 5-2025
Non Executive Director
Great Rail Journeys Ltd
11-2017
Non Executive Director
TeamSport Indoor Go Karting
8-2015 - 6-2017
Non-executive director
Ardent Hire Solutions Ltd
9-2014 - 12-2019
Board Observer
Voyage Care Ltd
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Media appearances

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Education
1994 - 1997
BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
1988 - 1994
Education details unavailable
Poole Grammar School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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