Clare Scherrer

Tenure

Appointed January 1, 2026

Board Committee Membership

Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee

Outside Commitments on listed and large private organisations

Independent Non-executive Director of the Legrand Group

Age

57

Nationality

American and British

Career

Clare joined Goldman Sachs in New York in 1996 and was named a Partner in 2006. Over more than 25 years with the firm, she advised multinational corporations on M&A, IPOs and strategic transformations, developed its leading global water technology investment banking franchise and led coverage of diversified industrials across the Americas. She was also Chair of the Investment Banking Diversity Committee between 2010 and 2013. In 2011, Clare moved to London and became Head of EMEA Industrials, before being appointed Co‑Head of Global Industrials Investment Banking, a role she held from 2013 to 2022. During this period, she also co-chaired the Firmwide Commitments Committee between 2017 and 2022. In 2022, Clare joined Smiths Group where she served as CFO and Executive Director until 2025.

Relevant skills and experience

Clare has extensive experience working with capital-intensive global industrial companies, accelerating growth and increasing value. She brings deep expertise in corporate finance, risk management, and transformation, with experience spanning investment banking and executive leadership. She has advised and led complex global organisations through strategic change and has a strong international perspective, having worked across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.

Clare is financially literate and is highly skilled in governance and compliance. Her leadership capabilities, integrity, and ability to provide constructive challenge make her a valuable contributor to board discussions.