Helena is the Lead Non-executive Director for the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, and also held a Non-executive Directorship at a multinational wealth management company. Other previous roles include Head of Personal Investing at a well-known financial services company and Chief Executive at a global investment management firm. In 2010, Helena founded the 30% Club, and she has played a leading role in improving diversity on the boards of UK plc. She has been a member of the House of Lords since 2020.