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Claire Whelan

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Chief Executive Officer at BCW Group
📍 Burnley, England, United Kingdom

Claire Whelan is the Chief Executive Officer of BCW Group, a prominent UK manufacturing firm based in Lancashire. A University of Hull law graduate, she has held multiple director-level roles, driving growth and innovation in the engineering sector. She is a recognized leader, having been named in Insiders "42 Under 42".

Outside of work, she is deeply committed to her community. She actively supports local charities like Pendleside Hospice and participates in educational initiatives, such as serving as a judge for the Primary Engineer Leaders Award competition to inspire young students.

Interesting fact: Claire originally studied law and planned to become a barrister before finding her passion in the manufacturing industry.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Burnley, England, United Kingdom
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UK Manufacturing
As CEO of a UK-based engineering group, she frequently uses hashtags like #UKMFG and champions the domestic manufacturing sector and its supply chains.
Growth via Acquisition
She recently led and announced the successful acquisition of Lupton & Place, a key strategic move to expand BCW Group's capabilities in die-casting.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Chief Executive Officer
BCW Group
5-2020 - 6-2023
Group Managing Director
BCW Group
3-2019 - 4-2020
Joint Managing Director
BCW Group
11-2016 - 10-2022
Director
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP
11-2013 - 12-2021
Director
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
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Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Hull
1999 - 2006
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Hulme Grammar School for Girls, Oldham
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