Clare Elton

Clare Elton is a seasoned professional in luxury brand partnerships and business development, currently serving as a Senior Global Client Partner at The Economist since October 2016, focusing on engaging global brands with influential decision-makers. Prior roles at The Economist include Partnerships Director for CEMEA and Senior Business Development Manager, where Clare led global sales for the lifestyle segment, 1843, and managed key relationships with luxury conglomerates such as LVMH, Richemont, and Kering. Clare's earlier experience includes roles at Hearst Magazines UK, where success in promoting luxury partnerships for Harper's BAZAAR and Town & Country was achieved, along with a solid foundation in sales at Square Up Media and Hearst UK. Clare holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication and Cultural studies from Newcastle University, where a first-class degree was earned.