Clare Adams

Clare Adams has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. In their current role as the Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder at Start with Data since 2020, they oversee all aspects of people and operations. Start with Data is a consultancy that focuses on helping retailers, brand manufacturers, and distributors optimize their product data and processes.

Before that, Clare worked as a Community Manager at Lean Start from 2017 to 2019. Lean Start is a community of experts providing consultancy and knowledge sharing in the areas of product, delivery, and strategy. Clare also served as a Relationship Manager at Resource Magic from 2017 to 2018.

In their earlier career, Clare held various roles in the retail sector. From 2010 to 2015, they served as the Head of Retail at Aspace Ltd, overseeing retail operations. Prior to that, they were a Retail Manager at Aspace Ltd from 2006 to 2010. Clare also gained experience at Tommy Hilfiger as a Manager in 2005 and at Polo By Ralph Lauren as a Flagship Store Manager / Regional Support Manager from 2004 to 2005.

Additionally, Clare worked as a Training Coordinator at Corporate Training Australia in 2004. Clare started their retail career at Polo By Ralph Lauren, where they served as a Flagship Assistant Store Manager from 2002 to 2004 and as a Sales Assistant from 2001 to 2002.

Clare Adams attended London South Bank University from 2017 to 2020, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition.