“On Purpose gave me the opportunity to redirect my career’s path from the commercial world to the third sector for which I did not have any of the necessary experience, knowledge and network.”
Patricia de Clapiers
Before On Purpose, Patricia worked for three years at a leading international law firm. After training in both London and Madrid, she qualified in dispute resolution, with a focus on energy and competition law disputes (cartels). Between her career as a solicitor and On Purpose, Patricia helped develop an environmental documentary investigating the potential of bamboo as an alternative source of timber, and joined a panel judges for the Commonwealth Essay Competition (children's essays). Patricia is French, she read law at Université Paris II and University College London.
On Purpose Placements
Patricia has been invaluable. She listens, questions and understands problems, and articulates solutions. Best of all, she gets things done!
Gina Crane, Learning and Impact Manager, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation