Claire has worked for some of the world’s leading companies, including Coca-Cola, BP, and IHG Hotels and Resorts. Over her 30-year career, she’s lived, worked, and travelled in over 65 countries, leading teams of HR professionals across three continents. In the last 10+ years, she’s mostly worked with executives at the heart of the corporate centre, supporting them to shape and deliver business results. Her expertise lies in building long-term talent strategies, transformation, and enabling a winning culture by giving great talent the space to grow from entry-level roles right to the top.

Retired from ‘paid work’, Claire now uses her skills to spread positive energy, give back, and enable change that matters. She’s passionate about unlocking talent, breaking down stereotypes, and investing in helping change leaders succeed to maximise the difference she can make. Her areas of interest include mental health, suicide prevention, resolving employment disputes, cheer-leading young leaders, and building confidence and support for people doing extraordinary things.