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Lawrence Jones (Lawrence Nigel Jones) was born on 1 August, 1968 in Denbigh, is a Former Director of UKFast. Discover Lawrence Jones's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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Lawrence Nigel Jones |
Occupation |
Former Director of UKFast |
Age |
56 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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1 August 1968 |
Birthday |
1 August |
Birthplace |
Denbigh, Wales |
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Lawrence Jones Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Lawrence Jones's Wife?
His wife is Gail Jones
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Gail Jones |
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4 daughters |
Lawrence Jones Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lawrence Jones worth at the age of 56 years old? Lawrence Jones’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from . We have estimated
Lawrence Jones's net worth
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£300 million (2019) |
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Timeline
In October 2019, an investigation by the Financial Times reported that Lawrence faced multiple allegations by former employees of bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault. Many of the allegations include claims of unwanted physical contact and verbal abuse in the work place and molestation whilst on company trips abroad. This resulted in his resignation and the prospect his wife Gail would become CEO. An internal investigation into the allegations started in late October 2019, which UKFast is quoted as "taking very seriously" .
As of 1 November 2019, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that they have interviewed Jones in relation to two allegations of sexual assault and that enquiries are ongoing.
The cloud hosting and colocation business operates a data centre complex in Trafford Park, Manchester, and has over 350 employees. In 2018, the firm's turnover was £53.9million.
In December 2018 Jones sold a 30% stake of UKFast for £205m to private equity firm Inflexion
In June 2017 Jones launched a podcast offering business advice and sharing inspirational stories from people including Sir Richard Branson, Gary Neville and Stacey Copeland.
In July 2016 Jones received an honorary doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Manchester Metropolitan University
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to the digital economy.
Jones acquired Le Farinet Hotel in Swiss ski resort Verbier in September 2014.
In 2012, Jones was named Ernst & Young Technology Entrepreneur of the Year and, in 2013, he received 'Director of the Year for a Small to Medium Company' at the Institute of Directors' awards ceremony.
In May 2010 Jones joined the board of the Manchester Camerata.
In 2001, Jones was caught in an avalanche whilst skiing off-piste in Alpe D'huez, France. Buried for 8 minutes Jones was resuscitated before being airlifted to Grenoble hospital.
Jones formed UKFast with his partner Gail in 1999.
Lawrence Nigel Jones MBE (born 1 August 1968) is a businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder and was the CEO of the Manchester-based colocation, dedicated and cloud hosting provider, UKFast.