Prior to joining, Helen spent a decade working at Africa Matters Limited with Baroness Lynda Chalker, gaining a wealth of knowledge working with governments across the African continent. While at AML, she was Personal Assistant to the Board and Event Manager, leading the event collaboration with trade and industry bodies, and managed high level Africa-focused investment events including the Global African Investment Summit and the Nigerian and Ugandan Presidential Roundtables.
Helen holds a BSc in Geography from Portsmouth University, where her geographic focus centred on South Africa and Mozambique.