Claire Spurdell
About Claire Spurdell
Claire Spurdell serves as the Global Head of Talent for Corporate Functions at Thoughtworks in London, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations, she has previously worked at Agilisys and PwC UK, among others.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Claire Spurdell currently serves as the Global Head of Talent (Corporate Functions) at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2023. Based in London, England, she oversees talent management strategies within corporate functions, contributing to the company's global workforce development. Prior to this role, she was the Head of People at ThoughtWorks from 2020 to 2023, where she focused on enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Claire Spurdell held various HR roles. She worked at Agilisys as the Head of HR Business Partnering from 2015 to 2020, where she led HR initiatives across the organization. Prior to that, she was a Manager in HR Consultancy at PwC UK for one year. Claire also gained experience as an HR Business Partner at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2011 to 2013 and at Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust for eight months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Claire Spurdell holds a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree from the University of Birmingham, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in HR Management from Middlesex University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background supports her expertise in human resources and talent management.
Career Timeline
Claire Spurdell's career in human resources spans over a decade, beginning with her role as an HR Business Partner at Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust in 2013. She transitioned to University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she worked until 2013. Following that, she joined PwC UK for a year before moving to Agilisys. After five years at Agilisys, she returned to ThoughtWorks, where she has continued to advance in her career.