The Up Group

Clare graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Management Sciences from The University of Warwick. She began her career in Management Consulting, working in the Business Consulting team of Detica, an international technology consultancy, later acquired by BAE Systems. Clare worked on online projects including an ecommerce strategy review for a global insurance provider.

 

At an early stage, Clare was offered the opportunity to co-manage a boutique executive search firm. In this role, Clare managed the team and led searches for a range of clients, from start-ups to global corporates across a broad range of functions. Clare's entrepreneurial instincts and passion to develop an unparalleled talent network led to the foundation of The Up Group in late 2007.

 

The focus is on growth companies and teams in the dynamic sectors of online, digital, mobile and technology. The business has grown rapidly and is recognised as one of the leading boutique search firms for digital and technology expertise. Clare has an extensive network across VC and PE firms, senior executives and functional leads as well as entrepreneurs. She hosts regular sector events attracting some of Europe's most exciting investors, entrepreneurs as well as executives from start-ups through to global corporates.

 

She frequently sponsors and attends industry events including presenting the 'VC Fund of the Year' Award at the 2011 Investor Allstars Awards. In addition to being a regular sponsor of ProductTank and Product Camp, she is a Mentor at global start-up event, Seedcamp. In July 2012, she was recognised in Management Today's influential '35 Women under 35' list. In October 2012, Clare was also listed on Growing Business Young Guns 2012 awards.