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Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC : Claire Williams Announced as Deputy
Team Principal
27.03.2013 / 11:35
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CLAIRE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCED AS DEPUTY TEAM PRINCIPAL
27th March 2013. Grove, UK. Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (WGPH, Ticker:
WGF1) has announced today that Claire Williams is to become the Deputy Team
Principal of the Williams F1 Team.
This newly created position will see Claire work alongside Founder and Team
Principal Sir Frank Williams to play a pivotal role in the day to day
running and long term development of the race team. The position will
strengthen the future of the team and create a clear succession path for
Williams. The team had planned to announce this new appointment before the
start of the 2013 season, but following the death of Lady Virginia Williams
earlier this month, it was decided by Frank and Claire to delay this
announcement to afford the family privacy.
Claire will take up her new position with immediate effect, whilst also
retaining her Commercial Director role leading the marketing,
communications and sponsorship functions of the business. Claire will
continue to be part of the Company's Board of Directors and will be
supported by and work in collaboration with the full Board.
Claire has been Director of Marketing and Communications at Williams for
the past year and has been responsible for continuing to develop the
commercial strategy of the business and generating new revenue for the
team. She has grown through the organisation over the last ten years,
starting as a Williams press officer in 2002. In 2010 she was promoted to
Head of Communications and after Williams floated on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange in 2011, she took on the position of Head of Investor Relations.
Speaking about Claire's new role, Sir Frank Williams commented; 'Over the
past decade Claire has worked tirelessly for Williams. Her knowledge of the
sport and passion for the team is unquestionable and I'm proud to say that
during her time here she has proven herself to be one of our most valuable
assets. With Claire being appointed Deputy Team Principal, I know the
future of Williams is in extremely safe hands. This appointment also had
Ginny's blessing who I know would have been incredibly proud to have seen
Claire taking on this position by my side.''
Commenting on her new role, Claire Williams said; 'I'm truly honoured to be
taking on the role of Deputy Team Principal and look forward to working
alongside Frank to help run the team this season and beyond. I have grown
up in the sport and have learnt the ropes from one of Formula One's
legendary Team Principals and as a result I feel well equipped for this new
challenge. I understand the commitment that every person within the team
gives each day to see our car out on the track and I am determined to see
us back at the top. I don't underestimate the challenges that lie ahead
but I have the full support of the Board and a very talented Executive
Committee who will be invaluable as I move forward in this role. It has
been a sad month for my family and Williams as a company following the
death of my mother, but as the season takes hold we must look to the
future. It will be a privilege to play a part in taking the team into what
I hope will be a successful next chapter.'
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