Fran is one of the best known and most respected professionals in her field. She moved into executive search after a blue chip career in marketing and general management with organisations including SmithKlineBeecham, ABF and InterContinental Hotels. She then spent 10 years as a Global Managing Partner at Heidrick & Struggles before founding Clarity in 2011. The firm specialises in the Retail, Consumer & Hospitality sectors, advising Chairs and CEOs on organisational structure, succession planning and talent management at Main Board and Operating Board level, both in the UK and internationally. A fluent French and Spanish speaker, Fran personally mentors a number of CEOs and business leaders and is a regular writer and commentator on industry trends and events. She is also an Ambassador of the Retail Trust.