Sir Damon Buffini Inspires Students with Success Story

We were honoured to welcome Sir Damon Buffini on 24 March to deliver an inspiring lecture titled ‘The Next 50 Years – Making the Most of Global Opportunity’.

As one of the UK’s most prominent businessmen and a founding partner of private equity giant Permira, Sir Damon shared his remarkable journey—from a state school and council estate to Cambridge and Harvard Business School. His story is a powerful reminder that hard work, passion, and perseverance can open doors to extraordinary opportunities.

💬 “With my personal interest in economics and finance, meeting Sir Damon Buffini and attending a lecture given by him was an extreme privilege. His positive attitude on success in the face of a society where it is increasingly believed that if your parents aren’t rich you ‘won’t make it’, was admirable and very inspirational for me.” – Elis (DG/Year 12)

Thank you, Sir Damon, for motivating the next generation to dream big and believe in their potential.