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36 people in our graph share verified history with Jason — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Andrew HaughianunlockedJason: together at FM Global (2002–2005)
×3Jason: together at Reebok
×2Jason: together at Torex Retail Holdings Ltd
×4Jason: together at American Express (Acuma Limited)
About
Jason Richards serves as Head of Portfolio Product, Technology & Cybersecurity at Hg, a private equity firm. With over 30 years of experience, he has held C-level technology positions (CIO, CTO, CISO) and founded companies across financial services, retail, software, and cybersecurity sectors. At Hg, he works across the private equity lifecycle—from origination through exit—building technology-oriented value creation teams and leading cloud transformation and digital optimization initiatives for portfolio companies.
Experience
- HgHead of Portfolio Product, Technology & Cybersecuritycurrent2019 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
- HgOperating Partner2017 — 2019London, United Kingdom
- XLIV-XLIV Consulting LimitedFounder/CEO2017 — 2019Weybridge, UK
- Sophos LimitedCIO2010 — 2016Abingdon, Oxford UK
- Torex Retail Holdings LtdCIO2007 — 2009
- FM GlobalDirector of International IS2000 — 2007
- FM GlobalInternational IT Manager1997 — 2000Windsor, UK
- FM GlobalInternational Information Specialist1995 — 1997Sotckley Park, Uxbridge, UK
- ReebokLead Technology Specialist1994 — 1995Stockley Park - Uxbridge UK
- American Express (Acuma Limited)Senior Network Operator1992 — 1994Egham, UK
Skills & more
SaaS17Enterprise Software16Software as a Service (SaaS)1Culture ChangeExecutive CoachingIntegration20IT Management25IT Strategy22Cloud Computing21Business Strategy10Leadership Development4Cross-functional Team Leadership10
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commercial negotiationsInformation TechnologyBusiness IntelligenceOutsourcingNetworkingVendor ManagementCRMIT OperationsEnterprise ArchitectureCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)InfrastructureNegotiationFrom Jason's professional profile.
Colleagues at FIGR Ventures
Andy Leck
Portfolio CFO at FIGR Ventures
Anna Stejskal
Operations Manager at FIGR Ventures
Dan Casey
Advisor at FIGR Ventures
Ellie Craig
Investment Director at FIGR Ventures
Elona Mortimer-Zhika
Advisor at FIGR Ventures
Fiona O’Callaghan
Managing Director at FIGR Ventures
Hellen Bowey
Advisor at FIGR Ventures
Nic Humphries
Investment Advisor at FIGR Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason Richards?
- Jason Richards serves as Head of Portfolio Product, Technology & Cybersecurity at Hg, a private equity firm. With over 30 years of experience, he has held C-level technology positions (CIO, CTO, CISO) and founded companies across financial services, retail, software, and cybersecurity sectors. At Hg, he works across the private equity lifecycle—from origination through exit—building technology-oriented value creation teams and leading cloud transformation and digital optimization initiatives for portfolio companies.
- Where does Jason Richards work?
- Jason Richards is Advisor at FIGR Ventures.
Shared employers
Also worked at Hg21
Vidu ShanmugarajahInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Didier BenchOperating Executive at Marlin Equity PartnersSusan LinInvestor at FELIX CAPITALBenedikt von SchoelerGeneral Partner at Vsquared VenturesPedro CastilloVice President at Axiom EquityJames BathManaging Director at Bain Capital Venture
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Also worked at Sophos Limited8
Sean MuirheadAdvisor (Chief Product Officer, Logpoint) at AllegisCyber CapitalRaffael MartyInvestor at Ballistic VenturesGerhard EschelbeckInvestor at Inner Loop CapitalKristin WestonInvestor at Haveli InvestmentsSarathy NaickerCTO / Co-founder at KlueAtman KarFounder at Atrisa
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Also worked at Torex Retail Holdings Ltd3
Also worked at FM Global6
Andrew HaughianPartner at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Justin DunnionSenior Associate at GreenSky VenturesMichael Van Ter SluisVice President, Entrepreneurship at NJII Venture StudioAshley HuangResearch Analyst at Scrum VenturesJenny LemieuxCo-founder at Vivid MachinesSai ThumuluruFounder/CEO at Documents.Me
