Claire Foster Chartered McIpd

Claire Foster Chartered MCIPD is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience in strategic HR roles. Currently serving as Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Linnaeus since April 2021, Claire draws on a rich background at Tesco, where tenure began in September 1996. Key positions at Tesco included Lead People Partner for Convenience, overseeing a team of 16 partners and approximately 11,500 personnel across 470 stores, and Lead People Partner for Large Stores, managing operations for 30+ stores with around 8,500 employees. Claire has also held roles such as Talent and Resource Manager and Stores People Manager, focusing on talent development and employee relations. Educational credentials include a CIPD Level 5 from Aston University and a BTEC National Diploma in Social Care from Cambridge Regional College.