Clare Short

Clare Short is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales, event management, and commercial operations within the hospitality and sports industries. Currently serving as Head of Enterprise at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh since December 2018, Clare has held multiple leadership roles, including Head of Commercial Sales and Commercial and Sponsorship Manager. Prior experience includes positions such as Event Sales Manager at Historic Environment Scotland, Conference & Events Sales Manager at Scottish Rugby Hospitality, and various commercial management roles at Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club. Clare's early career involved significant contributions in sales and event management at The Events House, Topline Sales and Development, Macdonald Hotels, and the Scottish Borders Tourist Board. Academic qualifications include a BSc in EcoTourism from Edinburgh Napier University and an HND in Rural Resource Management from The Scottish Agricultural College.