Claire Wolstenholme

Claire Wolstenholme has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of events and protocol. Claire held the position of Head of Events and Protocol at The Commonwealth Secretariat, where they implemented decisions agreed by Heads of Government and Ministers through various means. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Events at Microsoft, managing event planning and execution. Claire also served as the Head of National Events and Sponsorship, Corporate and Commercial Banking at Santander UK, where they oversaw national events and sponsorship initiatives. Additionally, they worked as an Advisor at the Britain Azerbaijan Business Council and as the Director of Conferences - Europe at The Economist Group. Claire has a strong background in business development, having worked as the Enterprises & Research Director at CFO Europe, as well as the Business Development Manager at EuroFinance. Claire began their career as the Head of Programming at Euromoney Conferences at Euromoney Institutional Investor. Overall, Claire Wolstenholme has demonstrated expertise in event management, protocol, advocacy, and business development across a range of prestigious organizations.

Claire Wolstenholme completed their A levels from Queen Margaret's School between 1988 and 1993, which gave their a solid foundation for further education. Claire then pursued a degree in History of Art from the University of Bristol from 1994 to 1997. This specialized education likely enhanced their understanding and appreciation of art history. Additionally, in December 2016, Claire obtained a certification in Microsoft-INSEAD Online Business Strategy and Financial Acumen from INSEAD Executive Education. This certification suggests their interest in expanding their knowledge and skills related to business strategy and finance.