Meyer’s managing director, Claire Whalley-Livesey takes the executive profile hotseat and discusses leadership, work life balance, the importance of dial-changers and more.
PH: How long have you been at the company?
Claire: Five years, starting in September 2019, I quickly found myself navigating the impact of Covid, an experience that has tested, but strengthened us as a business.
PH: What was your career history before joining Meyer Group?
Claire: My early career was spent working in a large European private label business, covering sales, category and marketing roles across the UK and Europe. I then remained within the health and beauty category, managing the commercial team of an iconic British high street brand, before transitioning from FMCG to housewares and joining Meyer, initially as UK sales director.
To read the rest of Claire’s answers, head over to the online issue of Progressive Housewares here.