Claire Ruder

Claire Ruder is a seasoned professional in partnerships and growth, currently serving as the Director of Partnerships for Europe at Riviera Partners since October 2024. Prior experience includes roles at Albany Partners, where Claire held the positions of Head of Growth & Partnerships, Growth & Partnerships Associate, Researcher, and Research Analyst from December 2020 to October 2024. Additionally, Claire managed events at the Berkeley Student Cooperative between December 2018 and June 2019 and worked as an Assistant at Bouley in late 2016. Claire's academic background includes a Master of Science in Communication and Media Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, complemented by studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and NYU Steinhardt.