Clair Staines
Powwr CPO
With over 20 years in HR and a sharp focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, I’ve built my career around turning potential into performance. Today, as Head of People & Talent at POWWR, I lead workforce strategy across the USA and Europe in the fast-paced energy tech sector—bringing deep expertise, human warmth, and relentless drive to every challenge.
Transformation is my passion. Whether I’m reinvigorating disengaged teams or embedding inclusive cultures that scale with speed, I strive to create workplaces where people don’t just survive—they thrive. Being named one of the CIPD HR30 and winning “Best for Financial Wellbeing” by the Good Employment Charter means a lot, but the real reward is seeing empowered voices, thriving careers, and genuine community taking shape.
As a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, I joined POWWR to help shape a workplace where every employee feels seen, heard, and supported. My philosophy is simple: people first, always. From championing authenticity to supporting growth at every stage, I’m committed to building organizations where talent rises and purpose leads.
Transformation is my passion. Whether I’m reinvigorating disengaged teams or embedding inclusive cultures that scale with speed, I strive to create workplaces where people don’t just survive—they thrive. Being named one of the CIPD HR30 and winning “Best for Financial Wellbeing” by the Good Employment Charter means a lot, but the real reward is seeing empowered voices, thriving careers, and genuine community taking shape.
As a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, I joined POWWR to help shape a workplace where every employee feels seen, heard, and supported. My philosophy is simple: people first, always. From championing authenticity to supporting growth at every stage, I’m committed to building organizations where talent rises and purpose leads.