Claire Wood

Claire Wood is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and insights, currently serving as Joint Head of the Strategy and Insight Team at The Scottish Government since October 2021. Claire has a notable background with The Leith Agency, starting as an Associate Planner in 2005 and continuing in various planning roles, including a secondment at the Scottish Government where significant campaigns were developed. Recognized for exceptional work, Claire has won multiple Marketing Society Star Awards, including Gold Awards for the Kids in the Car campaign and the Child Sexual Exploitation awareness campaign. Previous roles include Planning Director at Newhaven Communications and Head of Planning at RAPP Edinburgh, with a strong focus on effective communication strategies for a variety of high-profile clients. Claire holds a degree in Modern History from the University of Oxford.