
Keynote speaker
Claire WilliamsFormer Deputy Team Principal of the Williams Formula 1 Racing Team
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Headline£10k – £25k indicative · subject to negotiation
About Claire Williams
Claire Williams is a prominent figure in global motorsport, best known for her tenure as the Deputy Team Principal of the Williams Formula 1 racing team. After graduating from Newcastle University with a degree in Politics, she began her career at Silverstone Circuit before joining the family team. Rising through the ranks from Communications Officer to Commercial Director, she eventually took the helm as the de facto leader, representing the Williams family on the board. Under her guidance, the team secured consecutive third-place finishes in the Constructors’ Championship, marking a period of significant competitive success for the independent outfit.
Throughout her career, Claire has been a committed advocate for diversity and inclusion within the paddock. She famously facilitated the opportunity for Susie Wolff to become the first female driver to participate in a Grand Prix weekend in over two decades and continues to support spinal cord injury accessibility through her work with the Sir Frank Williams Academy. Her dedication to the sport was formally recognised when she was appointed an OBE for her services to Formula One.
Currently, Claire serves as a global Brand Ambassador for WAE Technologies, where she promotes the advancement of sustainable green technologies and decarbonisation. She is frequently booked by corporate audiences for her ability to translate the high-pressure environment of the pit lane into universal lessons on leadership, cultural transformation, and the management of elite teams.
On stage, Claire Williams is best known for talks on Culture, Diversity & Inclusion and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Claire Williams is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Claire Williams travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Claire Williams would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Claire Williams?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Claire's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Claire Williams cost to book?
- Claire Williams sits in our Headline fee tier (£10k – £25k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Claire Williams speak on?
- Claire speaks on Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership.
- Where is Claire Williams based?
- Claire is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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