Fran is one of the best known and most respected professionals in her field. She moved into executive search after a blue chip career in marketing and general management with SmithKlineBeecham, ABF and InterContinental Hotels. She then spent 10 years as a Global Managing Partner at Heidrick & Struggles before founding Clarity in 2011.   A fluent French and Spanish speaker, Fran personally mentors a number of CEOs and business leaders and is a regular writer and commentator on industry trends and events. She sits on the Fundraising Board of BBC Media Action, is an Ambassador of the Retail Trust, and also an NED at Portobello Business Centre.