Claire Williams (motorsport)

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Claire Williams
File:Claire Williams Monaco 2014.jpg
Williams at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix
Born (1976-07-21) 21 July 1976 (age 48)
Windsor, Berkshire , England, United Kingdom
Nationality British
Education Newcastle University
Occupation Deputy Team Principal
Employer Williams F1

Claire Williams (born 21 July 1976) is the deputy team principal of the Williams Formula One racing team.[1]

Early life

Claire Williams was born in 1976 in Windsor, Berkshire. She is the daughter of Sir Frank Williams and the late Lady Virginia Williams. Claire Williams graduated from Newcastle University in 1999 with a degree in Politics.[2]

Career

After graduation, Claire Williams became a press officer for the Silverstone racing circuit. In 2002, she joined the Williams F1 team as a communications officer. In 2010 she became the head of communications for the team. In 2011, she was promoted to director of marketing and communications for Williams. When Frank Williams stepped down from the Williams board in March 2012, Claire became the Williams family representative on the board.[3] In March 2013, she was appointed deputy team principal of the Williams F1 racing team.[4][5] In this role she retains responsibility for marketing, communications and the commercial aspects of the team's business.[6]

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