Claire Costello

Claire Costello is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Currently serving as Chief People and Inclusion Officer and Chief Procurement Officer at Co-op since September 2019, Claire has held significant roles in previous organizations, including Senior Director of the Asda Merger team and Senior Director of Indirect Procurement at Walmart. With a solid foundation in indirect sourcing from a long tenure at Asda Stores Ltd, Claire has led teams across various functions such as procurement, global sourcing, and finance. Claire began the career as a Factory Accountant at Smith and Nephew after earning a degree in accountancy from Leeds Beckett University.