Our Team

Co-Founder & Chief Executive – Global Affairs

Jason Ollivent has dedicated his life to public service for over three decades, holding prestigious assignments across Europe and beyond. He combines experience as a public servant and senior roles in non-public organisations. Witnessing the 2015 European immigration crisis firsthand, Jason co-founded IRARA to positively impact people’s lives.

Since January 2017, Jason has served as the CEO for Global Affairs at IRARA. He oversees all service offerings and the global partner network, driving the organisation’s mission to provide a humane response to displaced people. He manages IRARA’s operations in 34 countries of return and serves as the senior escalation point for government customers, currently working with 28 national governments.

Jason is a highly experienced leader with expertise in managing delivery partners in challenging geographies, delivering efficient and effective operational solutions to maximise care and support, while continually improving services. He is recognised for his deep understanding of immigration and reintegration processes.

Before fully dedicating himself to IRARA, Jason’s career included roles such as Strategic Development Director at Serco and Public Sector Business Manager at Microsoft UK. His skill set includes establishing solutions in countries with recent social disruption and collaborating with governments to address key challenges. Jason’s dedication to public service and his extensive experience makes him a pivotal figure in reintegration and immigration support.