Jason Arthur
2025-2026 Obama Foundation Europe Leader

Chief Executive Officer, Mission 44
United Kingdom
Jason Arthur is the chief executive officer at Mission 44, a charity founded by British F1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton. Mission 44 is working to build a fairer future for young people around the world, with a focus on driving change so that every young person can thrive at school and access great careers in STEM. Since its launch, the organization has awarded over $10 million in grants, reaching 350,000 young people. Jason started his career as a secondary school teacher and previously served as a local councillor and Cabinet Member for Finance in the London Borough of Haringey.
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