Claudia Quinton Email & Phone Number

Darlington, England, Gb

Sapphire protects organisations against the risk of cyber attacks. The breadth of our portfolio, coupled with the expertise of our employees, enables us to deliver flexible and scalable cybersecurity solutions, helping organisations to detect, protect, respond and remediate against cyber threats.With a wealth of experience in collaborating with high-level executives, leading global teams and ensuring that HR is recognised as a strategic driver within organisations, Claudia is particularly skilled in managing transformational and cultural change, M&A activity, divestitures, and restructuring. She is passionate about creating a nurturing work environment that encourages employee growth and development.

Independent Director level HR Consultant & Executive Coach. A Thought Leader with multi-industry experience from startup to global companies with an ability to move seamlessly between strategy and hands-on. Working with a variety of clients, from start-up to organisations going through growth-related organisational change. I advise on everything from HR strategy, TOM design and implementation, Org Effectiveness, L&D strategy, recruitment strategy to Coaching Board Exec members.Recent assignments:- Running HR workstream for PE-backed business from pre-sign to deal close, planning and executing HR Strategy for 3,500 colleagues including setting up HR function- Cyber / Technology business - full HR Strategy covering entire Employee Lifecycle- Cyber Security business - OD of Sales, designing new way of working, commission plans and profiles

London, Gb

Following Kantar’s acquisition by Bain Capital in 2018, a new CTO was brought in (June 2021) to lead the global technology transformation. I was asked to partner with her and support the global technology transformation, moving from a fragmented Tech estate to a global function that is able to move and pivot at pace to support the business’ growth aspirations. In this role, reporting to the Group CPO, I partner with the CTO regularly meeting with Kantar C-suite, Bain and the Kantar Board.Global Technology: Our vision is “To build a technology landscape and team that securely accelerates Kantar’s growth”. We currently have c1000 FTEs spread over 45 countries and over 600 FTE equivalents in 3rd parties, developing our growth platforms.

London, Gb

Responsible for leading the country HR Services function (HRBPs, HR Services, Payroll) for the UK&I, approx. 3,500 colleagues.Accountable for the successful offshoring of the country Finance and HR Operations team to the newly created Regional Shared Service group/function (HR / Finance / Procurement), running the Collective Consultation processes for both HR and Finance and overseeing the respective KT processes. I currently double-hat this role alongside the Global HRD, Technology role.

Paris, France, Fr

Built and led a team of 10 consultants as part of the fledgling UK Consulting Business. My team supported the adaptation and transformation of business clients and their HR functions as well as establishing recruitment and people practices for this self-contained start up. The world of work is changing. How you enable your employees to deliver business and strategic outcomes is critical to their experience in the workplace – and how you create differentiation and competitive advantage.  SME for all aspects of Workplace Transformation advising our Excom and our clients Oversee the HR Consultancy and Business Change practices including bid activity Created the “Generation Me” and Workplace Transformation propositions Propositions include advanced analytics, intelligent automation and reimagined processes Instrumental in securing a significant contract with a large Global Travel company Undertook the structural and cultural transformation of our Infrastructure business unit

London, Gb

Having decided to sell their pan European IT Services business, the Executive Leadership asked me to support the divestiture. Working closely with the SVP IT Services, the leadership team, in-country HR, European Works Council and the acquiring organisation’s integration team. Led the HR work-stream for the divestiture and subsequent purchase of the business; managing consultations and the colleague communication plan. • Streamlined existing business in preparation for sale; creating an operating profit for the first time• Created dedicated HR processes and function to open up the possibility of a stand-alone business• Helped prepare the prospectus and IM alongside external advisors• Managed EWC (European Works Council) + 9 geographic WCs through the twin tracks• Understanding of employment law across a variety of countries (including challenging environments in Germany and France)• Created pan European payroll for division of 300 FTE in less than 6 weeks• Part of the core team working with prospective and then preferred buyer• Managed transition to, and integration into, the purchasers’ structure. Integrated back office and Sales functions with a stand-alone delivery capability and infrastructure.

London, Gb

Provided strategic guidance and programme design for the Board sponsored Sales Excellence Programme. Working closely with the VPs of Sales and Board, I designed and implemented an end-to-end programme encompassing all areas of HR. In additional I undertook a divisional HRD role working closely with the EVPs for Strategy, Marketing and Finance providing strategic HR guidance and support to them and their senior management teams. o Set strategy to move from siloed sales organisation to vertical, cross-sell approacho Fully responsible for Organisational Development (including design)o Worked closely with all local Works Councils and the European Works Council to gain agreement on transformation planso Put in place a Coaching Cultureo Trained all Sales Managers (I designed the programme, delivered by 3rd party; purpose to upskill managers and drive consistent approach to management of sales teams and approach to sales management, cadence, reporting etc.). Training delivered within the €650k budget.o Redesigned the pay plans for Sales (again gained RemCo and Works Council approvals without issue)

Toronto, On, Ca

Providing strategic HR support & global HR leadership to the senior leadership team. Partnering closely with the business to understand its strategic direction, its priorities, providing strategic and operational advisory services related to the people agenda. Areas of focus included talent management, performance management, organisational design, employee engagement, employee relations, reward and recognition. • Specific ownership and global responsibility for the business transformation of the Customer Experience organisation including a competency matrix to underpin learning pathways and career development • Kick-started the talent, succession and performance management agendas globally • Supported the Sales Academy (L&D) workstream to ensure Learning Pathways support the organisation • Reviewed the operating model and designed the change to allow for stepped transition to the new TOM

Took the HR function from basic payroll execution across 13 unintegrated acquisitions to a fully functioning HR Department and supported the MD in the integration of the various disparate businesses. Establishing all of the basic HR functions across Talent, Development, Reward, HR Operations, writing the associated policies for the business within the first year. Then focused on enhancing business performance through organisational development, alignment, and accountability. Created and led initiatives for culture shift – introducing a performance culture; senior team effectiveness; collaboration; and core process improvement as the business doubled over the 2 years I was there.• Created the HR functions across the business, delivering a responsive and efficient model to support the efficient operation of the business as a whole.• Worked closely with the MD and Senior Team through the Operating Model change, moving the business from a product-led organisation to a Customer focused, Industry-led business • Responsible for the creation of a Performance Culture across 2e2; creating the concept, approach & associated materials including videos, workshop content & key messaging

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Managing a team of 2 Business Partners and 2 HR Advisors to provide full HR support to a population of over 1,500 employees. I worked closely with the Managed Ops and IT Development Directors and their respective leadership teams leading the HR workstreams for business transformation initiatives. This involved working closely with the global transformation team, managers, employees, and workers councilsKey Achievements:• Led the HR work-stream for a major business transformation programme resulting in the off-shoring of 150 roles to Romania• Advised on TUPE and ARD implications, restructuring of remaining organisation to support business needs• Wrote and co-ordinated Exco & senior management briefings, managing the communication with the Works Councils and employees• Secured corporate support / funding and worked to support the Global Transformation Team at Ericsson

London, Gb

Project Manager within the Group Reward function in BT plc.Undertook a number of BT-Wide 'Job Family' reviews and was also responsible for the pay review for the TUPE population within BT.

London, Gb

Worked closely with VP and senior leadership team of Petro Chem & Pharma Chem business unit and developed the HR plan to support the unit's overall business plan to grow from £150M to £180M revenues in 3 years. We achieved this in just 18 months.Plan included a total re-structure of the organisation and acquisition of new talent into the group.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Duties included:• Working closely with the Operations Senior Management Team on day-to-day basis providing strategic HR support & guidance.• Providing corporate governance on all HR matters and their practical implications to the business. • Participating in the implementation of business change programmes. Delivery of the core HR agenda and implementation of cross directorate projects. • Continually assess local management capability and develop/deliver appropriate interventions to drive ownership of people management to the line. • Providing support for business wide changes and secure buy in by engaging with key stakeholders. • Instituting policies and frameworks to harmonise HR practice across the UK organisation. • Supporting the embedding of the Employee Engagement process into the business.

took an opportunity to take time out to be mum to my 2 boys

Farnborough, Gb

I was initially taken on in a HR Officer role, working for Fourth Shift Europe Ltd. In this role I was responsible for providing HR service to 150+ employees based in the UK.In 2001, I was promoted to the role of European HR Manager following the acquisition of Fourth Shift Corporation by AremisSoft Corporation. This acquisition resulted in the creation of SoftBrands Inc. (now Infor). My remit was to provide a complete HR service for the EMEA region with some 450+ employees including offices in UK, Ireland, Norway, France, Switzerland, South Africa and Egypt.

Various Interim HR positions, including HR Admin/Officer @ Wyeth

Upper Culham, Berkshire, Gb

Reporting to the Managing Consultant, providing comprehensive HR support and delivery service to both our HR Consultants and ICT clients covering a broad range of areas. Additional responsibilities included total responsibility for the IT infrastructure as well as being Company Secretary plus Office Manager. My role as Company Secretary gave me a valuable grounding in the production of company reports, both legal and management based.