Claire is Global Vice President at IHG Hotels & Resorts, based in their Global Head Office in Windsor - she partners at C suite level, and leads HR Partnering across much of IHG’s Global Corporate Organisation. With over 25 years experience, Claire has led HR teams in multiple industry sectors, and led global organisational transformations around the world. She has been a strong advocate of DE&I, since her early career and was a found member of BP’s first UK Womens network. She has been nominated for multiple awards in DE&I, and sits on IHG’s UK/ Europe DE&I Council, and leads the UK DE&I team. She mentors refugees, ethnic minority women and future female leaders internally and externally.