She has worked mainly for blue-chip organisations focused in the service sector, including Carpetright, RAC, Boots and Tesco.
Previously, Balmforth has implemented succession planning processes at board level; developed and implemented leadership programmes; and directed and integrated people plans and team development. She has an MBA from Ashridge Management College.
As operations director at Carpetright, Balmforth appeared on the 2013 HR Most Influential Practitioners list.
Recommended reading
Claire Balmforth on talent at Carpetright
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