Claire Whittingham
Claire leads the EMEA business at Risepoint, overseeing the teams based in the UK who are dedicated to helping universities grow so more student can access career connected education, improving their career opportunities and meet employer and community needs.
Before joining Risepoint, Claire was a Managing Director at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Prior to that she was Chief Growth Officer at AVADO Learning, where amongst other activities she led strategic partnerships with Google and Tableau. She transitioned into education from a leading Venture Builder Investment firm and working in M&A Consulting at Deloitte, following a PhD in Mineral Physics at University of Cambridge.
Claire’s is passionate about delivering a positive impact for society through her work. She is also trustee of a national youth charity in the UK, Onside, who believes that all young people deserve access to opportunities.
