Claire Canning
About Claire Canning
Claire Canning serves as the Homeplace Manager at Slane Distillery, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in project coordination and management within the leisure tourism and attractions industry, she has accumulated extensive experience across the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Claire Canning serves as the Homeplace Manager at Slane Distillery, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the operations and management of the distillery, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. Her responsibilities include managing staff, coordinating events, and maintaining operational efficiency within the distillery.
Previous Experience in Project Coordination
Prior to her current role, Claire worked at Merlin Entertainments plc as a Project Co-Ordinator in the ANZ region from 2015 to 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects while based in Melbourne, Australia. She also held the position of Graduate Management Trainee at Merlin Entertainments from 2013 to 2015, where she gained valuable experience in managing operations and projects within the leisure tourism sector.
Educational Background
Claire studied at The University of Manchester from 2007 to 2011, earning a BA in Business Management and Spanish. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in business principles and language skills, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles. Earlier, she attended Thornhill College from 2000 to 2007, completing her secondary education.
Experience in the Leisure Tourism Industry
Claire has extensive experience in the leisure tourism and attractions industry across the UK, Ireland, and the ANZ region. Her roles have included positions at Foyle International as a Finance Administrator from 2011 to 2013 and as an English Language Assistant at the British Council from 2009 to 2010. This diverse background has equipped her with skills in managing people, operations, and events.
Career Progression at Brown-Forman
Before becoming the Homeplace Manager at Slane Distillery, Claire worked as the Visitor Experience Manager at Brown-Forman from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she focused on enhancing the visitor experience and operational aspects of the distillery, contributing to her overall expertise in the industry.