Background
Jones was born in Denbigh, North Wales.
Jones was born in Denbigh, North Wales.
Jones formed UKFast with his partner Gail in 1999. The hosting and colocation business operates a data centre complex in Trafford Park, Manchester, and has over 200 employees. In 2014, the firm"s turnover was £28.9million.
In May 2010 Lawrence Jones joined the board of directors of the Manchester Camerata.
Lawrence Jones owns Castell Cidwm estate near the village of Betws Garmon originally owned by the Marquis of Anglesey who used the Castell Cidwm country house as his hunting lodge. Lawrence Jones acquired Le Farinet Hotel in Swiss ski resort Verbier in September 2014.
Jones was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to the digital economy.