Claire Horseman is our new Head of People & Talent
We are absolutely thrilled to announce a new appointment! We're excited to share that Claire Horseman has joined us as our new Head of People & Talent. Claire is stepping into a pivotal role in shaping our award-winning studio culture, following in the footsteps of Paulene Hamilton.
Paulene has been nothing short of a legend, the architect behind our culture. She's tirelessly built an environment where the team not only thrives but genuinely feels at home, and her work in nurturing talent has been foundational to everything we are today. Under Paulene’s leadership, the studio won a spot on Broadcast’s Best Places to Work in TV list five times in a row. The entire studio wants to extend its heartfelt thanks to Paulene for her immense contributions and wishes her a truly joyful next chapter.
In a fast-moving and ever-changing industry, we are confident that Claire, with her over 25 years of experience across the media and entertainment world, is perfectly positioned to help us navigate the road ahead. Claire will be leading our people strategy, focusing on attracting and developing top talent, and ensuring that our unique, award-winning culture remains at the forefront of our priorities.
Tom Box, Co-founder of Blue Zoo, said: “It’s impossible to overstate Paulene's contribution to Blue Zoo. She has been our anchor, ensuring that as we grew, we did so with heart. We will miss her hugely, but she leaves a powerful legacy. Now, as our industry faces new challenges, our strategy is to double down on what makes us unique: our human talent. That's why we're so thrilled to welcome Claire. She isn't just a people leader; she's a culture builder who gets that the success of a studio comes only from its people. Her experience in helping people grow and adapt is vital for our next chapter of creative innovation and success."
We're also delighted by Claire’s enthusiasm to join us. Claire Horseman herself said, "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the talented team at Blue Zoo. It's a studio renowned for its creativity, innovation, and strong values. I've long admired their work and culture. I'm eager to contribute to the studio's continued success by focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent in the industry, while honouring the wonderful legacy Paulene Hamilton has built."
Claire will oversee all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. We are incredibly excited for this new chapter and look forward to the continued growth and success of our incredible team under Claire's leadership!