Lawrence Hester

Lawrence Hester is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the technology and finance sectors. Currently serving as Co-Chairman at RC TopCo since April 2024, Hester is also a Co-Founder of Palolo and a Special Limited Partner at Vertica Capital Partners, both positions held since January 2022 and March 2020, respectively. Additionally, Hester contributes as a Fellow at Tidemark and previously held the role of Vice President of Attractions at Booking.com from June 2019 to July 2021, while also overseeing FareHarbor in a dual capacity. Earlier experience includes founding and directing operations at OvaScience and Emmiez Croutons, as well as serving as an Associate at Credit Suisse. Hester holds a degree from Brown University, completed in 2006.