Claire Semple is the Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer at Informa, with extensive experience as an HR Director and specialist in talent and leadership development. She has held leadership roles at global organizations including Unilever, Diageo and Bupa, driving transformative change in multinational environments.

Her career spans Asia and Europe, giving her a deep understanding of diverse workplace cultures and the challenges of fostering inclusive leadership globally. Passionate about creating equitable workplaces, Claire leads initiatives to remove barriers to career progression and empower individuals to thrive.

Based in Sussex, UK, Claire lives with her wife and daughter. An avid rock climber, she spends her spare time scaling cliffs and volunteering with a local group that introduces women to climbing to support well-being.

As a panelist for She Means Business, Claire combines her professional expertise, international perspective and personal passion to inspire actionable strategies for advancing women into leadership roles.