About
Partner and Deputy CPO at EF, having joined in 2016 and worked on programs in London and Paris. She previously worked at Clifford Chance and Change.org.
Experience
- Entrepreneurs FirstChief Operating Officercurrent2019 — present
- Unlocked GraduatesBoard Member2022 — 2025
- Royal NavyLieutenant2004 — 2021
- 10 Downing StreetSenior Adviser to the Prime Minister2020Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Department for Exiting the European UnionDirector, Cross-Government domestic policy and implementation2016 — 2019
- The Greenwich Free SchoolCo-founder and Chair of Trustees2010 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
- Department for EducationDirector of Strategy2013 — 2016
- Department for EducationSenior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State2013London Area, United Kingdom
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2011 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
- Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolHistory Teacher2009 — 2011
- McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2007 — 2009
- McKinsey & CompanySummer BA2006
Colleagues at Entrepreneur First
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Elspeth Lawson?
- Partner and Deputy CPO at EF, having joined in 2016 and worked on programs in London and Paris. She previously worked at Clifford Chance and Change.org.
- Where does Elspeth Lawson work?
- Elspeth Lawson is Partner and Deputy CPO at Entrepreneur First.
- Where did Elspeth Lawson go to school?
- Elspeth Lawson studied at University of Oxford (Master of Arts - MA, History).
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