Claire Esling

Claire Esling has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Claire is currently serving as the Head of Market Research and Insight at the University of Nottingham since April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Market Insights Manager at the same university from August 2020 to April 2022.

Before joining the University of Nottingham, Claire worked as an Insight Specialist at McKesson UK from February 2017 to May 2020. Claire previously served as the Audience Insight at the Royal Shakespeare Company from June 2015 to February 2017.

Claire also has experience working in the consumer goods sector. Claire worked as a Global Category Insight Manager for NPD at Speedo International Ltd from April 2012 to October 2014. Prior to that, they held the position of Business Planning & Insight Manager at Simple Health & Beauty from 2001 to 2012.

Earlier in their career, Claire worked as a Product Sector Manager for Skincare & Suncare at Boots from 1998 to 2001 and as a Brand Manager at 3M Health Care from 1994 to 1998.

Claire Esling received a BA Hons degree in Business Studies from Oxford Brookes University from 1989 to 1993. Claire attended The Hayfield School from 1983 to 1989, although they did not obtain a degree. In 2016, Claire pursued an Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research from The Market Research Society. Additionally, they obtained a Diploma in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing in 1994.