Claire Huggett
About Claire Huggett
Claire Huggett serves as the Head of People Change & M&A at Entain, bringing extensive experience in HR change management, particularly in the media and gambling sectors. She has held various HR roles at News UK and GVC Group, focusing on integration and employee relations.
Current Role at Entain
Claire Huggett serves as the Head of People Change & M&A at Entain, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she specializes in developing and implementing HR strategies that support large-scale organizational changes, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. Her responsibilities include overseeing the integration of HR functions and ensuring that employee needs are met during transitions.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Before joining Entain, Claire Huggett held several significant HR positions. She worked at GVC Group as Head of HR - Retail Change from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on managing HR functions during the merger with Ladbrokes Coral. Her earlier roles include HR Business Partner and HR Director at News UK, where she managed various HR projects and change initiatives.
Educational Background
Claire Huggett studied at Keele University, earning a BA Hons in Human Resource Management & Marketing. She furthered her education at the University of Westminster, where she achieved a Master's degree in Personnel & Development and a CIPD Postgraduate Diploma. Additionally, she completed training at Consensio, becoming an Accredited Workplace Mediator in 2017, and studied Coaching at i-coach academy, achieving Practitioner status.
Expertise in Change Management
Claire Huggett has extensive experience in HR change management, particularly within the media and gambling industries. She has played a key role in managing HR integration during significant mergers, such as the GVC Group and Ladbrokes Coral merger. Her expertise includes developing HR strategies that facilitate smooth transitions and enhance employee relations during organizational changes.
Career Timeline
Claire Huggett's career spans multiple roles across various organizations. She began her HR journey at Cengage Learning EMEA and later worked at Ogilvy as an Interim HR Manager. Her tenure at News UK included positions as HR Business Partner and HR Director, where she focused on change and integration. She also held roles at Ladbrokes Coral, including Head of Employee Relations and HR Integration Lead, before moving to GVC Group and ultimately to Entain.