Clare Dufton

Clare Dufton is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across prominent organizations. Currently serving as Finance Business Director at WPP since April 2022, Clare previously held the position of Head of Finance during a career break. From August 2002 to December 2021, Clare was integral to O2 (Telefónica UK), fulfilling multiple roles including Head of IT and Smart Metering Finance and Interim Director of Finance Operations. Responsibilities at O2 encompassed management of Smart Metering P&L, IT expenditures, business planning, and leadership in significant IoT projects. Early career experience includes positions at Cable & Wireless as a Senior Business Analyst and Auditor at the Audit Commission. Clare Dufton holds an ACMA designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a BSc in Business Operation and Control from The University of Salford.