Claire Fenton

Claire Fenton qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). With over 15 years of professional and academic experience, Claire has developed a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and excellence in both industry and higher education. Claire’s career spans prominent roles in academia and the corporate sector, blending technical expertise with a commitment to fostering talent and driving organisational success.
Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, Claire held strategic positions as the Program Director for Accounting and Finance and Course Director for Management with Accounting. Claire has been pivotal in aligning degree programmes with professional standards, embedding innovative teaching practices, and achieving high-quality student outcomes. Claire’s contributions have been recognized by numerous awards, including the Reading University Students’ Union Lecturer Excellence Award, RHUL excellence in innovative teaching and for transformative and engaging teaching practices.
Claire’s professional background includes roles at First Intuition, University of Reading, and Ernst & Young, where Claire developed robust client relationships, managed professional training programmes, and led audit teams. Combining technical proficiency, academic leadership, and a passion for student success, Claire continually strives to elevate standards in both teaching and practice.