Claire is known for her ability to connect with people, understand their challenges and unlock collaboration.

The result? Energised teams, reduced delays, and projects that stay on track.

With over 25 years of experience delivering strategic infrastructure and business transformation, Claire is a trusted advisor to public and private sector leaders navigating complex challenges. Her career spans senior leadership roles, capital programme delivery, organisational change and safety management—most recently at Uisce Éireann, where she oversaw an annual €1 billion investment portfolio.

Claire brings a rare blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and people-centred leadership. She has worked in client, contractor, design, and advisory roles across multiple delivery models, earning a reputation for delivering high-impact results. Claire played a key role in the establishment of Uisce Éireann and more recently in building programmatic delivery models and transformative initiatives that enhanced business capability, team collaboration, and operational efficiency.

Now leading Claire Lyons Consulting, she partners with organisations to unlock growth, improve portfolio and programme performance, and drive meaningful change. Her approach is rooted in trust, clarity, and action. Claire is a certified change practitioner and Chartered Engineer, known for breaking down silos, aligning diverse teams, and guiding project teams through strategic decisions.