Jason Etherington Obe Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Chief of Staff (2019-2020). Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer from 2020. Chair of the Management Committee and Partner at East Lodge Capital. Responsible for cross-department coordination and oversight of the firm strategy, future structures, and continual development of technical systems.• As member of ManCo, responsible for the governance, strategy and direction of the Firm.• Delivery of Firm’s regulatory obligations under the… Show more Chief of Staff (2019-2020). Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer from 2020. Chair of the Management Committee and Partner at East Lodge Capital. Responsible for cross-department coordination and oversight of the firm strategy, future structures, and continual development of technical systems.• As member of ManCo, responsible for the governance, strategy and direction of the Firm.• Delivery of Firm’s regulatory obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority, Senior Managers Regime. Accountable to the FCA and SEC for implementation and oversight of regulation, appropriate training and oversight of all staff. Responsible for the maintenance of policies and procedures for countering the risk of exposure to financial crime.• Responsible for Business Continuity; delivered new operational model and enhanced process to maintain business and compliance continuity during the COVID pandemic. • Director for 3 funds. Manage relationships with external directors. • Sustainable Investment. Led and achieved Firm’s ambitions to become a UN PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) signatory. Drafted Environmental, Sustainable and Governance (ESG) Policy. Developed the Firm’s wider understanding of environmental, social and governance issues; engaged with all departments to develop internal ESG scoring mechanisms.• Driven the approach for diversity. Reviewed relationships with all recruiters and developed a more diverse approach to succession planning. Encouraged community and diversity initiatives. Mentor for Black Women in Asset Management. Show less

Bury St Edmunds

Managing Director of Servest Security Ltd, and member of the Executive Board of Atalian Servest (Facilities Management) Group. Responsible for the leadership and strategic direction for the security business. Accountable for service delivery, safety and compliance of the Company. • Manage P&L. Work with Financial Controller to design and manage budget. • Management. Led project to deliver culture change.• Business Development. Responsible for the growth of the company and… Show more Managing Director of Servest Security Ltd, and member of the Executive Board of Atalian Servest (Facilities Management) Group. Responsible for the leadership and strategic direction for the security business. Accountable for service delivery, safety and compliance of the Company. • Manage P&L. Work with Financial Controller to design and manage budget. • Management. Led project to deliver culture change.• Business Development. Responsible for the growth of the company and management of the marketing team.• Managed a number of high-profile client relationships including Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Scottish Government, CBRE, HS2 and Crossrail.• Group lead responsible for successful Silver Employee Award as part of Armed Forces Covenant. Show less

Uk And Overseas

Head of the highly regulated aviation organisation; responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and operational management of 1,900 personnel and over £1Bn of helicopters and equipment. Personally and legally accountable for the safety and compliance of the organisation. Awarded an OBE for inspirational leadership on overseas operations and in command in UK.

Uk And Overseas

Working directly to Head of MOD’s crisis response headquarters, translated strategic direction and policy to European Defence organisation; additionally subject matter crisis expert for East Africa.• Fulfilling a requirement to respond to global incidents in 24 hours, responsible for the training of UK and multi-national operations team. • Led a bespoke high performing team to Kenya for the 2013 elections. Liaised and communicated with UK High Commission, East African Embassies… Show more Working directly to Head of MOD’s crisis response headquarters, translated strategic direction and policy to European Defence organisation; additionally subject matter crisis expert for East Africa.• Fulfilling a requirement to respond to global incidents in 24 hours, responsible for the training of UK and multi-national operations team. • Led a bespoke high performing team to Kenya for the 2013 elections. Liaised and communicated with UK High Commission, East African Embassies, other Government Departments and NGOs. Planned and programmed resources for the emergency evacuation for all UK personnel in Kenya. • Led a military deployment in support of British High Commission during Kenya elections. Responsible for cross-governmental relationships and development of an informal crisis agreement with US, UK and European embassies. Show less

Uk And Overseas

Responsible for the training, deployment, operations and management of aviation risk to life of 500 individuals and 24 helicopters in UK, Afghanistan, Libya and other overseas areas.• Ensured sustained support to operations in Afghanistan while simultaneously responsible for the training, deployment and management of risk for the first ever Apache helicopter operational deployment at sea in support of the NATO-led campaign in Libya. • Assessed, advised and briefed higher commanders,… Show more Responsible for the training, deployment, operations and management of aviation risk to life of 500 individuals and 24 helicopters in UK, Afghanistan, Libya and other overseas areas.• Ensured sustained support to operations in Afghanistan while simultaneously responsible for the training, deployment and management of risk for the first ever Apache helicopter operational deployment at sea in support of the NATO-led campaign in Libya. • Assessed, advised and briefed higher commanders, politicians and Prime Minister on risk to life in support of Libyan campaign. Presented lessons identified to US, Italian, French and Australian MOD. Show less

United Kingdom

Senior executive role responsible for the management and coordination of all work for the Adjutant General, the Army’s most senior HR officer. • Ensured the Adjutant General was primed for Ministerial briefs, Army Board meetings, press conferences and military and civilian employment tribunals. Advised, recommended and offered guidance on all matters.• Coordinated and advised on the Adjutant General’s contribution to Strategic Defence and Spending Review. Guaranteed all information… Show more Senior executive role responsible for the management and coordination of all work for the Adjutant General, the Army’s most senior HR officer. • Ensured the Adjutant General was primed for Ministerial briefs, Army Board meetings, press conferences and military and civilian employment tribunals. Advised, recommended and offered guidance on all matters.• Coordinated and advised on the Adjutant General’s contribution to Strategic Defence and Spending Review. Guaranteed all information was up to date, relevant and accurate. Show less

Uk And Overseas

Leader responsible for the operational management, organisation, training, career development and deployment of 120 individuals and 10 helicopters in UK and Afghanistan.

United Kingdom

2-year military pilot course to learn to fly and command the Apache Attack Helicopter. Leadership training in preparation to take over operational command.

Germany And Overseas

Principal executive officer and operations director to the head of the largest logistic organisation in the British Army. Responsible for the management and training of up to 200 staff and for translating direction and policy for an organisation of over 3000 personnel.• Deployed to Iraq and managed the headquarters responsible for the delivery of logistic support to over 10,000 deployed personnel. Designed, planned and resourced the logistic support to every major UK operation in Iraq… Show more Principal executive officer and operations director to the head of the largest logistic organisation in the British Army. Responsible for the management and training of up to 200 staff and for translating direction and policy for an organisation of over 3000 personnel.• Deployed to Iraq and managed the headquarters responsible for the delivery of logistic support to over 10,000 deployed personnel. Designed, planned and resourced the logistic support to every major UK operation in Iraq over a 6-month period. Show less

Uk And Overseas

Master of Arts and Strategic Leadership and Management Course 2002 - 2004Post-graduate degree in Defence Technology and ‘Award for Outstanding Performance’ from Cranfield University. Middle Management and Junior Leadership roles, UK, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq 1992-2002A range of junior leadership and middle management roles including Head of Plans for a multinational organisation responsible for programming UK, Norwegian, Swedish and… Show more Master of Arts and Strategic Leadership and Management Course 2002 - 2004Post-graduate degree in Defence Technology and ‘Award for Outstanding Performance’ from Cranfield University. Middle Management and Junior Leadership roles, UK, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq 1992-2002A range of junior leadership and middle management roles including Head of Plans for a multinational organisation responsible for programming UK, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish operations in Kosovo. Show less

Ma, Military Studies, Cranfield University Award For Outstanding Performance

Advanced Management And Achievement Course, Level 8 (Senior Post Graduate)