Hakim Group
Claire Slade is a seasoned professional in the field of optometry, currently serving as the Head of Professional Advancement & Governance at Hakim Group since April 2021. Prior to this role, Claire held the position of Director at Boots Opticians from April 2018 to October 2020 and worked at Asda as a Superintendent Optometrist from February 2002 to March 2018. Claire earned a Bachelor of Science in Optometry from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd between 1993 and 1996.
Hakim Group
Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone. The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.