KEY PEOPLE
CLAUDE BOVET
Owner, Managing Director & Amateur Racing Driver
Founder
As the owner of investment management firm Lionscrest and the Blackthorn group of companies, Claude launched Blackthorn Advisors to provide advice on the identification and selection of the finest and most collectible race cars
JULIEN DRAPER
Director, Manager & Amateur Racing Driver
With a professional career spanning private equity, venture capital and the motorsport sector, Julien has built an extensive network and gained broad commercial experience that uniquely positions him to advise on investments in rare and exceptional racing cars. The son of a highly successful car collector, Julien has spent a lifetime around exotic machinery and motorsport. He started his career in the motorsport industry as a semi-professional driver and sponsorship broker. Racing during the 2000s Julien competed in high-profile series and events including the Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, the Spa 24hrs and Goodwood Revival. Pausing racing in 2014, Julien went on to pursue a career in private equity and venture capital and was a partner at a leading South African VC fund manager, Knife Capital, before joining Blackthorn.
Harry Dickinson
Strategic Advisor
Harry is a Strategic Advisor to Blackthorn Adviors as well as Founder and Managing Partner of Harrington Cooper. Harry has extensive investor relations and fund management experience. Prior to entering the asset management industry, he served as an officer in the British Army for seven years. He has a diverse international background, having roots in both the UK and Japan.