Vision Express appoints Kate Clayton as HR director

Vision Express has announced the appointment of Kate Clayton as HR director, in a promotion from her former role as head of HR, which she had held since 2008.

The move, which sees Clayton join the optical high-street retailer’s executive team, comes as Clayton celebrates 18 years at Vision Express. She joined the company in January 1996 on an apprenticeship programme.

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In her new HR role she will oversee a workforce of more than 4,000 people within a network of 330 stores across the UK and Ireland.

Clayton said: “Our people are fundamental to the delivery of the Vision Express brand experience to our customers. I’m delighted to continue my HR career with a fantastic company, and to work with my colleagues to ensure that the ongoing development of the Vision Express team is at the heart of everything we do.”