Claire Morris

Claire Morris is an experienced professional with a diverse background in executive support and rights management. Currently serving as an Executive Assistant at Wellcome Trust since January 2023, Claire provides administrative support to a senior leadership team member. Prior experience includes a role as Development Coordinator at The Tree Council and as Head of Rights at Johnson & Alcock Ltd. Claire has also worked as a Foreign Rights Agent at David Higham Associates, successfully managing translation rights for various authors in Scandinavia and the Netherlands. Claire began a career at Gregory & Company, where responsibilities evolved from general office assistance to Rights Executive, overseeing worldwide translation rights and publishing contracts. Claire holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Linguistics from the University of York, obtained in 2000.