John A Lawler

John A. Lawler is PrimeGenesis's CEO. Previously, he was CEO of three private equity-backed companies, leading business and cultural transformations in a variety of industries. Before that, at LexisNexis, he served as group president and built a new division of high-growth legal technology businesses via acquisition, investment, and integration; as CEO of Martindale-Hubbell, he led a successful digital transformation. Earlier in his career, John was an investment banker at Bear Stearns and led...See more

John A. Lawler is PrimeGenesis's CEO. Previously, he was CEO of three private equity-backed companies, leading business and cultural transformations in a variety of industries. Before that, at LexisNexis, he served as group president and built a new division of high-growth legal technology businesses via acquisition, investment, and integration; as CEO of Martindale-Hubbell, he led a successful digital transformation. Earlier in his career, John was an investment banker at Bear Stearns and led transitions and growth initiatives at Dun & Bradstreet. John is a proven leadership and business consultant, transformational CEO, board member, and coach, with a track record of tapping his experiences to help leaders accelerate growth and generate superior returns organically and via mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He earned his BA from Williams College and his MBA from the University of Virginia. See less