Sir Peter Lampl Sir Peter has a account Founder at The Sutton Trust London, United Kingdom 153 connections Contact info The Education Endowment Foundation The London Business School About Sir Peter Lampl Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation Sir Peter is the founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust which aims to improve social mobility through strategic philanthropy. It has funded and evaluated programmes which have helped hundreds of thousands of young people and published over 150 research studies. He is also chairman of the Education Endowment Foundation set up in 2011 by the Sutton Trust with support from Impetus Trust funded by an endowment of £135 million from Government to improve the performance of the poorest children in the most challenging schools. Before establishing the Sutton Trust in 1997, Peter was the founder and chairman of the Sutton Company, a Private Equity firm with offices in New York, London and Munich. Peter has a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Oxford and an MBA from the London Business School. Articles 216 followers Sir Peter Lampl commends Theresa May’s first speech as PM Sir Peter’s profile photo Sir Peter Lampl Published on LinkedIn It has been a hugely difficult and challenging month for parliament, but Sir Peter Lampl is hopeful that social mobility could prove to be the big winner. Theresa May Theresa May’s first speech as Prime Minister paid particular attention to the country’s social mobility issues. She said that her new government will be “fighting against the burning injustice” that “if you’re at a state school, you’re less likely to reach the top professions than if you’re educated privately.” Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of the Sutton Trust, said he was “heartened” by May’s commitment to social mobility in her first statement. “She was absolutely right to highlight the importance of ensuring that everyone should get as far as their talents can take them,” he told the independent.co.uk. “Anyone should be able to become a minister, regardless of social background. It is good to see so many more comprehensive and grammar-educated cabinet ministers, reflecting the schools attended by 90 per cent of children. “But these figures remind us how important it is to make sure young people from low and middle income backgrounds also have access to the best schools and the best universities that will enable them to get to the top of so many of our professions which remain largely the preserve of the privately-educated.” Cabinet Sir Peter Lampl’s charity the Sutton Trust analysed the educational backgrounds of Theresa May’s new cabinet and found that only 30% were privately educated, the lowest proportion since Clement Attlee’s first cabinet in 1945. The Prime Minister’s appointments illustrate her desire to make the country more socially mobile. Justine Greening Justine Greening, who attended Rotherham comprehensive, has been appointed as the new Education Secretary. Greening has been a supporter of the Sutton Trust in the past. At the launch of Sutton Scholars back in 2014 she said: “Social mobility can transform the lives of this country’s young people. It’s also critical for Britain’s future, socially, politically and economically.” You can read more from Ms Greening’s speech here: http://www.suttontrust.com/newsarchive/justine-greening-welcomes-sutton-scholars/ 1 Like Like Comment Share See all Experience The Education Endowment Foundation Chairman Company NameThe Education Endowment Foundation Dates Employed2011 – Present Employment Duration8 yrs LocationLondon, United Kingdom Chairman of the Education Endowment Foundation, set up in 2011 by the Sutton Trust with a £135 million grant from Government. The Education Endowment Foundation embraces the Trust’s principles to pilot and evaluate programmes to boost the attainment of the poorest pupils in the most challenging schools. The Sutton Trust Founder and Chairman Company NameThe Sutton Trust Dates Employed1997 – Present Employment Duration22 yrs LocationLondon, United Kingdom Chairman and Founder of the Sutton Trust, a foundation dedicated to improving social mobility through education. The Trust has funded and evaluated programmes that have helped hundreds of thousands of young people from low and middle income homes. It has published over 120 research studies that have had a profound impact on national ... See more The Sutton Company Founder and Chairman Company NameThe Sutton Company Dates Employed1983 – 1997 Employment Duration14 yrs LocationNew York, London and Munich Founder and Chairman of The Sutton Company, a Private Equity Firm. Extensive experience in financing and completing acquisitions. Chief Executive and/or Chairman of a number of medium-sized companies (100 - 1000 employees) both in Europe and the United States. Growth in sales, earnings and employment of companies owned resulted in a substantial increase in the value of equity invested. See less International Paper Director of Planning and Business Development Company NameInternational Paper Dates Employed1977 – 1983 Employment Duration6 yrs LocationGreater New York City Area President of International Paper Realty and previously Director of Planning and Business Development. 6 years in senior management positions at International Paper the world’s largest ... See more The Boston Consulting Group Management Consultant Company NameThe Boston Consulting Group Dates Employed1973 – 1977 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationBoston, Paris and Munich 4 years at The Boston Consulting Group, at that time the world’s leading management consulting firm. Developed strategies for leading American and German companies in electronic c... See more Show 1 more experience Education The London Business School The London Business School Degree NameMaster of Business Administration (MBA) Dates attended or expected graduation 1971 – 1973 Corpus Christi College, Oxford University Corpus Christi College, Oxford University Degree NameBA and MA Dates attended or expected graduation 1966 – 1970 Reigate and Cheltenham Grammar Schools Reigate and Cheltenham Grammar Schools Dates attended or expected graduation 1959 – 1966 Before establishing the Sutton Trust, Peter was the founder and chairman of the Sutton Company, a Private Equity firm with offices in New York, London and Munich, and became one of the 200 wealthiest people in the UK.