Claire Palafox

Claire Palafox is a skilled professional with a diverse background spanning over two decades. In 2020, she transitioned into the Financial Services industry, serving as a Business Manager for RandDtax Ltd and later for CA Advisory Services Ltd. Her role involved supporting consultants, technical teams, and collaborating with accountants to facilitate R&D tax and Capital Allowance claims.

With over 15 years of experience in recruiting within Telco Software Vendors and Operators at a senior international level, Claire brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Her scope of work has expanded beyond telecoms to include adjacent industries like Insurance, Digital Banking, Consumer Digital, Tech, Travel, and Start-ups, where she focuses on Consumer Digital & Disruptive technology.

Specializing in areas like Consumer Digital, Data Innovation, Insurance/Insurtech, and Disruptive technology, Claire boasts over a decade of retained search experience. She has a proven track record in executing search mandates involving the global relocation of senior executives who enhance adjacent verticals like IoT for insurance companies or financial services profiles for mobile operators.

In addition to her recruitment background, Claire collaborates with VC/PE firms on Non-Executive Director (NED) roles for C-Level positions within their portfolio investments. She is deeply passionate about fostering diversity and enhancing female representation in the TMT industry, actively contributing as a member of WiTT (Women in Telecoms & Technology) to this cause.

Claire's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Reading. Her professional journey includes roles such as Business Manager at CA Advisory Services Ltd and RandDTax, Head of Emerging Technology & Digital Innovation at Wenham Carter Group, and Executive Search Consultant with a focus on InsurTech, Digital Innovation, Digital, and Women in Technology at various organizations like Wenham Carter Group and LAMBDA Partners.

Through her extensive experience, Claire Palafox has established herself as a versatile professional with a keen eye for talent and a commitment to driving diversity and innovation within the TMT industry.