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Claire Dubbelman

Claire Dubbelman helps organisations master high-pressure decision-making and build high-performance environments. As the only woman in history to be granted a Super Licence by the FIA to direct a Grand Prix, Claire's keynotes on elite governance, performance culture, and safety management are highly sought after.

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Claire Dubbelman, Speaker | Motorsport Governance
Claire Dubbelman

Claire Dubbelman

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Claire Dubbelman's biography

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  • The first and only woman to hold the FIA race director's super licence
  • Former FIA Formula 1 Deputy Race Director
  • Expert in leadership under pressure and high performance
Claire Dubbelman holds a distinction no other woman in the history of Formula 1 can claim: she is the only woman the FIA has ever licensed to direct a Formula One Grand Prix. As former FIA Formula 1 Deputy Race Director, Claire spent nearly two decades shaping how the sport operates at its highest level. She has worked across five continents, building regulatory frameworks for junior championships and supporting race direction at Grands Prix, before relocating to Saudi Arabia to lead motorsport development in one of the sport's fastest-growing regions. Claire's career sits at the intersection of governance and performance. Her work inside Formula 1's race direction structure gives her firsthand knowledge of how elite organisations function under extreme pressure, make rapid decisions with incomplete information, and build systems that hold up when the stakes are highest. That experience translates directly to leaders navigating complexity in any high-performance environment. Audiences leave Claire's sessions with a clearer understanding of how world-class decision-making frameworks are built and stress-tested in real time. They also gain practical insight into breaking into industries where access has historically been restricted, backed by a career that proves it is possible. Her work in emerging markets adds a sharp perspective on building sustainable structures from the ground up. Claire Dubbelman is one of the few speakers who can speak to elite sport governance, new market growth, and leadership from lived experience at the very top.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Leadership Under Pressure
Richard Hilliard explores the evolving nature of leadership in a world where complexity and speed often overshadow purpose. Combining insights from his global career and extensive coaching experience, he examines the challenges of decision-making, managing relationships, and maintaining resilience in demanding environments. With his conversational style and perceptive approach, Richard equips leaders with tools to tackle uncertainty, build effective teams, and work with with clarity and confidence.
Regulation and Governance
Building High-Performance Environments / Culture
Developing New Markets
Decision-Making at Speed

Why we recommend booking Claire

Claire brings rare operational insight from inside F1 race direction, where she built decision-making frameworks under extreme pressure and led motorsport development across emerging markets. Her experience translates directly into how leadership teams navigate complexity, govern at pace, and build systems that scale in high-stakes environments.

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Claire Dubbelman specialises in discussing motorsport governance, leadership, talent development and more.
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