As Innovation & Partnerships Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, Helen is responsible for leading the development of the use of innovation and partnerships to meet the Group’s purpose of Helping Britain Prosper. Prior to joining Lloyds Banking Group, Helen spent eight years as Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation, supporting stronger communities and creating the national infrastructure for scaling community research and social innovation across the UK.
Prior to joining The Young Foundation, she spent nine years at Nesta as Executive Director, supporting, funding and scaling innovation in civil society, social tech, government, arts and education. Previous roles have included work within the private sector developing digital strategies and solutions for global corporate clients. She spent five years consulting in the Cabinet Office, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), developing national innovation programmes for local government and leading research and development for interactive TV public services.
Helen is also a Commissioner for the National Preparedness Commission, which exists to promote better preparedness in households, communities and businesses to respond to major crises or incidents. Helen was awarded an OBE for services to development of sustainable communities in the 2023 New Year Honours List.
