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Clare Kennedy

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Chief Financial Officer at Spencer Stuart
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Clare Kennedy is the Chief Financial Officer at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since January 2026. She is a chartered accountant with decades of experience in senior leadership, having previously served as Global Chief Operating Officer for Maples Group and Global CFO for Freshfields, with an 18-year tenure at Linklaters.

Scottish by background, Clare is a dual British/Canadian citizen who brings a distinct international mindset to her work. This global perspective is reinforced by her experience living and working in major hubs including London, Amsterdam, New York, and Toronto, giving her a deep understanding of diverse business environments.

She has a strong track record in leading global operations and delivering significant finance transformation programs.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Global Finance Leadership
Her career is defined by senior global finance roles, including CFO and COO positions at major international advisory and law firms like Spencer Stuart, Maples Group, and Freshfields.
Professional Services Operations
As a former COO and a long-time leader at firms like Linklaters during a period of major growth, she has deep experience in driving operational excellence.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Financial Officer
Spencer Stuart
4-2021 - 12-2025
Global Chief Operating Officer
Maples Group
6-2018
Head of IT Financial Management
Maples Group
5-2018 - 4-2021
Global Chief Financial Officer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
9-2016 - 6-2018
Finance Manager - IT & Telecoms
Northern Powergrid
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Education
1986 - 1990
BA Honours (4 years)
University of Stirling
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
ICAEW
2012 - 2014
CIMA
Kaplan Financial
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