Chantal Huttrer

Chantal Huttrer has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Chantal started their career as an Associate at AlphaSights in 2014, where they gained experience in sales and building relationships with clients in the knowledge-on-demand sector. Chantal then moved on to become a Manager in the Private Equity segment, where they managed and grew a portfolio of UK mid-market and French private equity accounts. In 2017, Chantal took on the role of Business Development Manager in the Corporate segment at AlphaSights, where they designed and executed the EMEA sales strategy, targeting multinational corporates.

In 2018, Chantal joined Cisco as a Business Development Manager in the Meraki division, specializing in simplifying the digital workplace and optimizing experiences for customers in the French market. Chantal had commercial responsibility for winning new business and growing existing accounts through a complex channel involving distribution and partnerships.

Chantal's next move was to Capita Scaling Partner (CSP) in 2021, where they became a Principal. As part of the corporate VC business unit of Capita plc, they specialized in minority investments and strategic partnerships with high-growth B2B SaaS businesses aligned to Capita's key service lines. Chantal worked closely with portfolio companies, particularly Level and Distributed, helping shape their growth strategies.

In 2022, Chantal took on the role of Director at Schuco International (London) Ltd, gaining leadership experience in an international company. Chantal also joined Distributed as a Partnerships Manager, collaborating with the commercial team to expand Distributed's footprint within Capita plc and secure new partners.

In 2023, Chantal became the Partnership Lead at WithYouWithMe, focusing on building strategic partnerships in an undisclosed industry.

Throughout their career, Chantal has demonstrated skills in business development, sales strategy, partnership management, and team leadership.

Chantal Huttrer began their education at North London Collegiate School from 2002 to 2009. After completing their time at the school, Chantal went on to pursue higher education at UCL from 2009 to 2013. At UCL, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in French and Italian.