Anna Maria Clarke

Anna Maria Clarke serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Hawthorn Advisors, where she oversees operations in both London and New York. She has a diverse professional background, having previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at King’s College Wimbledon, where she managed finances and operations for the institution's schools in London and internationally. Her roles included serving on the boards of several schools, such as King’s College International School Bangkok and the International School of Monaco, as well as acting as secretary to the Eton Group of Bursars in the UK.13

Clarke began her career in advertising, notably sitting on the board of AMV BBDO. She later transitioned into operations and marketing, working with various organizations including the Shadow Chancellor’s office and Emap. Her educational background includes an MA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University.12

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Clarke is actively involved in governance and leadership roles. She sits on the Development Board of Christ Church at Oxford University and is a Governor of the Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge. Furthermore, she is a member of Women on Boards, reflecting her commitment to promoting female leadership.12 Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, particularly to Malta, reading, and swimming.2