Clare Lord
About Clare Lord
Clare Lord serves as the Retail HR Director at Entain, a position she has held since 2022, following her previous role as Head of HR - Retail at the same company. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she has held significant positions at Greene King and McDonald's Corporation.
Work at Entain
Clare Lord has been serving as the Retail HR Director at Entain since 2022. In this role, she oversees human resources functions within the retail division, focusing on employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Head of HR - Retail at Entain from 2018 to 2022, where she contributed to HR strategy and implementation across retail operations.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Entain, Clare Lord worked at Greene King as Head of HR from 2017 to 2018 and as an HR Business Partner from 2016 to 2017. She also held the position of Senior HR Business Partner at GVC Group from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served at McDonald's Corporation in various roles, including National HR Manager and HR Consultant. Her diverse experience in HR spans several sectors, enhancing her expertise in workforce management.
Educational Background
Clare Lord studied at Coventry University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from 1989 to 1992. Prior to her university education, she attended Heckmondwike Grammar School. Her academic background in economics provides a solid foundation for her career in human resources and organizational management.
Career Progression at McDonald's Corporation
Clare Lord's career at McDonald's Corporation included multiple roles, starting as an HR Consultant (Business Partner) from 2010 to 2013, followed by Operations Manager from 2013 to 2015, and culminating as National HR Manager (Head of HR Operations) from 2015 to 2016. This progression highlights her ability to adapt and excel in various HR functions and operational roles within a large organization.