Claire Hollinghurst has a diverse work experience spanning across various roles and industries. In 1994, they started their career as a Medical Research Assistant at Nemours/Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children. Claire then transitioned into the finance and accounting field, working at Davison and Shingleton Chartered Accountants from 1996 to 2007, where they held positions such as Trainee Chartered Accountant, Audit Senior, and Senior Manager, Tax. From 2007 to 2013, Claire worked at Davison and Shingleton as a Partner, providing tax consulting services and advising on high-profile transactions. In 2013, they joined Swoon Editions as the CFO, overseeing the company's growth and fundraising efforts. Claire also served as the interim and then permanent Head of Finance during their tenure. In 2017, Claire took on part-time CFO roles at both Permutive and The Plum Guide. Claire then moved on to Thread in 2018, where they served as the interim FD. In 2019, Claire worked as the Interim CFO at Mettrr before joining Josh Wood Colour as the Director of Finance and Operations. Claire quickly progressed to become the Managing Director and ultimately assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer. Claire's experience reflects their strong financial expertise and leadership skills in various organizations within different sectors.
Claire Hollinghurst completed their education in a chronological order. Claire attended St Audries from 1986 to 1991, but it is not specified if they obtained a degree or studied a specific field of study during this time. Later, from 1991 to 1996, they attended The University of Manchester and earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biochemistry.
In addition to their formal education, Claire obtained certifications in their career. In 1999, they became an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (ATII) and earned the ACA certification from the ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants earlier the same year.
December, 2020 - present
December, 2019
September, 2019