Claire Kent

Claire Kent is a seasoned financial advisor with extensive experience in the luxury goods and retail sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Smith Square Partners since February 2023, Claire provides strategic financial guidance on acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and refinancings. Previous roles include Luxury Goods Advisor and Non-Executive Director of Prada S.A. at Claire Kent Consulting Limited from May 2008 to July 2022, and co-founder of Iffley Road Running Wear from May 2013 to May 2022. Additionally, Claire held significant positions at Morgan Stanley as Managing Director and at Merrill Lynch as Vice President, focusing on luxury goods and retail analysis. Claire started the professional journey as a European Retailing Analyst at Morgan Grenfell. Claire's educational background includes a degree in Modern Languages, specializing in German and Spanish from the University of Oxford.