Dominic Jacquesson Mbe
About Dominic Jacquesson Mbe
Dominic Jacquesson MBE serves as the VP Insight and VP Talent at Index Ventures in London, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in human capital development, having collaborated with over 200 founders and co-founded the NotOptional campaign to promote employee ownership in Europe.
Work at Index Ventures
Dominic Jacquesson has served as VP Insight and VP Talent at Index Ventures since 2012. In this role, he focuses on human capital aspects, including leadership, organization design, compensation, recruiting, and culture. He has collaborated with over 200 founders and their teams to develop and scale their businesses. His work at Index Ventures emphasizes the importance of talent management in the growth of startups.
Education and Expertise
Dominic Jacquesson holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology from The University of Sheffield, completed in 1993. He also studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a first in Experimental Psychology at Balliol College from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, he completed the Corporate Finance Program at London Business School in 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in human capital management and organizational development.
Background
Dominic Jacquesson has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was an Advisory Board Member at Tech Nation from 2015 to 2022 and has held positions at Beamery, London Business School, and Oxford Foundry. His experience spans roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Electric Word plc and Institutional Investor, as well as Director of Business Strategy & Analytics at MOO.
Achievements
Dominic Jacquesson co-founded the NotOptional campaign in 2018, which promotes employee ownership and stock options in Europe. The campaign has led to significant reforms in several countries, including Germany, France, and the UK. He has authored four books and released three web-apps designed to assist founders in scaling their startups, which have collectively reached over a million users. His initiatives aim to enhance the mutual recognition and portability of stock option schemes across the EU.