Claire Newman
Founder / Director
Claire began her recruitment career in the 90’s, focusing on creative and marketing vacancies. After 8 years working her way up from Consultant to MD at a leading London Creative Recruitment Agency, she swapped the city for the countryside and set up Bluetree in 2004.
She is a Fellow of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (FREC) and her proudest personal achievements include raising money for Breast Cancer by running the London Marathon and braving the shave for Macmillan Cancer. She is Mum to her daughter Hope, three labradoodles and loves Yoga.
Favourite motto – “Amazing things will happen when you listen to the consumer” – Jonathan Midenhall, CMO of Airbnb
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Sam Jennings
Finance Manager
Sam has worked in accountancy since 1998. She started her training at a small two partner practice in Shepperton then worked for larger practices as a Client Manager, which involved managing several clients’ accounting and tax affairs.
In 2015 Sam decided to bring her large wealth of knowledge from practice into the commercial environment. She qualified with the ACCA in 2009 and became a fellow in 2015 and joined Bluetree in July 2016. Sam, her husband and their daughter enjoy spending time together with days out to the beach.
Favourite quote – I didn’t get there by wishing for it or by hoping for it, but by working for it – Estee Lauder
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