Stephanie Clarke is Head of the Asset & Wealth Management industry and a Senior Partner at Davies. She steers complex, multi-disciplinary programmes for asset managers across Europe, translating strategic intent into tangible outcomes that withstand the pressures of growth, cost, and regulation.
Her career is evenly split between industry and consulting. This brings the practical insight of someone who has sat in the client’s seat and the delivery discipline of an experienced adviser. This combination allows her to act as the “right hand”, meeting needs with precision and pace. She has held roles spanning Head of Change, Head of Strategy, Chief of Staff, Business Manager, and Programme Manager.
Stephanie’s work covers new market entry into fresh geographies, building private asset capabilities, and shaping European distribution strategies. This includes the design and rollout of active ETF propositions. She also navigates large-scale operations transformations, post-merger integrations, and regulatory change, working with asset managers of all sizes.
She views effective asset allocation as essential to the economy and sees the industry evolving toward broader access to investing. With technology lowering costs, she believes real investing will become more accessible, enabling wider participation in long‑term wealth creation.
Stephanie invests deeply in understanding the evolving vendor landscape. She separates marketing claims from real-world performance and identifies where emerging technologies genuinely create tangible value. Her sequencing of change ensures it doesn’t destabilise the organisation, guiding complex programmes with a steady hand and an eye for how different stakeholder groups experience the journey.
She draws on a wide professional network and remains active in industry forums, including chairing regulatory response committees. Beyond her client work, she contributes to grassroots D&I initiatives and mentors professionals across the industry.
