Claire Woodward
About Claire Woodward
Claire Woodward is an Associate at Arup with over 20 years of experience in the chemical and energy industry, known for her leadership skills and ability to manage complex projects.
Current Position at Arup
Claire Woodward is currently working as an Associate at Arup since 2021. Arup is known for its innovative designs and engineering solutions, and Claire's role involves collaborating on various projects across multiple disciplines.
Previous Roles at Turner & Townsend and Uniper
Before joining Arup, Claire was a Senior Projects Manager at Turner & Townsend for one year from 2019 to 2020 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Prior to this, she held the position of Head of Special Projects at Uniper in Nottingham, United Kingdom, in 2017 for nine months.
Professional Experience at E.ON
Claire's extensive tenure at E.ON included multiple roles. From 2015 to 2017, she served as a Management Board Officer in the Essen Area, Germany. Before that, she was an Asset Governance Project Manager from 2013 to 2014 in Düsseldorf Area, Germany. Earlier, she was a Team Leader of Technical Project Development from 2008 to 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Career at RECKITT BENCKISER
Claire started her career at RECKITT BENCKISER as an Operations Leader from 2004 to 2008 in Derby, United Kingdom. This role provided her foundational experience in operations management within a complex industrial setting.
Educational Background
Claire holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, she completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Nottingham.
Industry Expertise and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in delivering complex change and continuous improvement in the chemical and energy industries, Claire possesses strong leadership skills. Her experience includes building and leading teams, managing large multi-discipline project teams, and working across complex matrix organizations. She has developed robust communication and networking skills through her various roles.