Claire B. Kendrick

Dr. Claire B.
Kendrick is a Managing Director & Head of Economic Research at Z Capital Partners.
Prior to joining Z Capital, she was a Principal at Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. (“Hirtle”) in Philadelphia, PA from 2000 to 2010, where she was the Director of Private Equity Investment and Portfolio Manager.
She managed the private equity investments at Hirtle, directed the financial research and portfolio construction efforts of the private equity team with $1 billion under management.
The investment selection was global and included commitments in venture, growth capital, buyouts, distressed debt, mezzanine, real assets, and real estate partnerships.
Prior to Hirtle, Dr. Kendrick was a Senior Vice President and the Director of Corporate Bond Research for Prudential Securities, Inc. (“Prudential”) New York, NY from 1997 to 2000.
While at Prudential she was ranked as an All-American Fixed Income Research Team member in 2000 by Institutional Investor Magazine for her coverage of the retailers (drug and grocery, department stores, discounters, specialty, and apparel); and in 1999 and 1998 for analyses of the transportation industries (rail, air, truck, ship, cruise, cargo, and leasing).
Dr. Kendrick received a Doctor of Philosophy in Mineral Economics from The Pennsylvania State University and also received a dual AB Degree in Geology and Economics from Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA.