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Claire Williams OBE is the former Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing, a trailblazing executive, one of the most influential women in the history of Formula One.
Claire Williams OBE led Williams Racing through a pivotal era in F1 history. One of the sport’s most high-profile female leaders, she now speaks globally on high performance, inclusion, legacy, and the challenges of leadership in a male-dominated world.
She is also well-known for keynote and motivational speaking. Claire Williams is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Claire Williams’s fees.
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Claire Williams OBE led the Williams Formula 1 racing team until 2020, becoming one of only two women in the modern era to head an F1 team. Under her leadership, Williams finished 3rd in the Constructors’ World Championship in 2014 and 2015—the team’s best performance since 2003.
Today, Claire serves as a global Brand Ambassador for green technologies company Fortescue Zero, formerly WAE Technologies. She is also one of the expert Formula 1 analysts featured in Netflix’s Drive to Survive documentary series through its 2024 and 2025 editions.
Her late father, Sir Frank Williams, founded the Williams Grand Prix Engineering F1 team, which went on to win nine Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships.
Claire graduated from Newcastle University in 1999 with a degree in Politics before starting her career as a Press Officer at Silverstone Circuit. In 2002, she joined Williams as a Communications Officer, later becoming Head of Communications and Head of Investor Relations. She was appointed Commercial Director in 2012.
When Frank Williams stepped down later that year, Claire became the Williams family representative on the company’s board. In March 2013, she was named Deputy Team Principal, effectively taking charge of the team’s day-to-day operations and long-term development. Sir Frank retained the Team Principal title in honor of his founding role and lifelong dedication to the team.
Claire quickly established herself as one of the most prominent women in Formula 1 history. By her second and third years in charge, Williams Racing secured back-to-back third-place finishes in the Constructors’ Championship, followed by top-five results in 2016 and 2017.
She was also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, helping give Susie Wolff the opportunity to become the first female driver to participate in a Formula 1 race weekend since 1992.
As Vice President of the Spinal Injuries Association, Claire worked to create opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries, including integrating wheelchair users into the Williams Racing workplace. In April 2023, she launched the Sir Frank Williams Academy, a charitable initiative dedicated to providing life-changing care for those with spinal cord injuries, with support from Williams Racing.
Since overseeing the sale of Williams F1 in 2020, Claire has advised global brands entering the Formula 1 space and built a reputation as a sought-after corporate speaker, sharing insights on leadership and high-performance team culture.
In 2016, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honors List for her services to Formula 1.
Find out how to hire Claire Williams to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Claire Williams’s availability and cost. When booking Claire Williams for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Claire Williams is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Claire Williams booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
How much to book Claire Williams depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Claire Williams for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Claire Williams is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.
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