About us
BETH HERLIHY
Co-Founder and Partner
Beth’s background has been working with established leaders and HNWI’s, providing strategic advice for charitable engagement.
Before co-founding Herlihy Loughran, Beth was the acting Assistant Private Secretary to The Duchess of Sussex, which saw her organise the official programme and accompany The Duchess on engagements in the U.K., Africa, and North America.
Beth previously led the events team at The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, bringing to life their charitable campaigns. She has a deep understanding of the charitable sector, particularly around conservation, disadvantaged young people, ex-Service personnel, and mental health.
She was introduced to The Royal Foundation following an event at the Goodwood Estate attended by Prince Harry and ex-Service Personnel. As an integral member of the Sporting Membership team at Goodwood, Beth managed corporate and private accounts, delivering a complex calendar of events to HNWI and VIPs.
Beth is an Expert Advisor for Solace Women’s Aid and a member of their Business Development sub-committee. Solace works to support women and children in London to build safe and strong lives free from abuse and violence.
Beth has a Master’s Degree in Acting for Screen from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has completed courses in Leadership and Management Development, Major Donor Fundraising, and Event Management. She is also a volunteer for Bookmark Reading Charity, an organisation helping children in England and Wales to develop the reading skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Clara Loughran
Co-Founder and Partner
Clara has over a decade of experience working with the Royal Family, as well as leaders in public office and the charity sector.
As Programme Manager to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, she led a dynamic team responsible for the strategic planning and operational delivery of their official programme.
She constructed Prince Harry’s domestic programme of meetings and events, as well as significant international trips on behalf of the UK Government and his charities including to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, North and South America, Africa and Asia.
Clara helped launch and has worked on every Invictus Games since its inception in 2014. She was also part of the core team that delivered the Sussex’s Royal Wedding.
Clara has considerable experience handling complex and sensitive issues and projects. Her core areas of focus are philanthropic engagement, stakeholder management, project delivery and event management. She has completed a KPMG course in Project Management and holds a Master of Science Degree from the University of Otago, New Zealand.
She was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in the New Year’s Honours List 2019.