Claire Kent
Retail & luxury goods
Claire was the top ranked European luxury goods and retailing analyst for 9 consecutive years at Morgan Stanley, subsequent to which she has worked independently in the sector and founded together with her husband Bill the British high-end running wear brand Iffley Road.
She is a non-executive director of Prada S.A. (from 2013).
Investment banking experience includes the IPO of Prada (€9bn), disposal of Cath Kidston (>£100m) and due diligence on behalf of private equity for Jimmy Choo. Claire works with Gideon Franklin on a number of projects in her sector providing bespoke research and transaction support.