Claire is the new Regional Director of the Borough of Richmond (which includes Kew, Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington).

She has enjoyed a successful corporate career which includes the pharmaceutical industry, head hunting in the investment banking field, and working in the airline industry, and has also ran a successful home-based business over the last 12 years in Network Marketing. She has a wealth of experience in networking and is currently a member and chairperson of the Esher Athena group.

Although a relatively new member of Athena, Claire was so impressed by the professionalism and great business connections that she has already made within the Athena Network that, when the opportunity arose to purchase the successful Borough of Richmond territory, she decided it was the right move for her as it fitted in with her fast-growing home-based business with Forever Living Products. (www.clairepelenc.com)

“Having started my Athena journey at a meeting in the Borough of Richmond and knowing already many of the current members, I am so excited at the opportunity to get to work more closely with everyone within this fantastic region and I look forward to helping them all continue making successful and profitable connections with like-minded and inspirational local business women”.

Claire runs both businesses around a very busy family life. She has 2 boys aged 4 and 6 years who are both diagnosed with Autism and has recently taken on the role of Parent Governor at their Special Needs School.

She’s also actively involved with various charities helping children with special needs and has recently raised over £600 for The New Victoria Medical Foundation by taking part in the Funny Women stand-up comedy challenge!