Helen Richardson

Helen Richardson (Connolly) is an experienced Human Resources professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Avantcard since March 2013, Helen plays a key role in the Senior Management team, focusing on driving the people agenda to enhance organizational performance. Previously, Helen was the Head of HR at Bank of America, overseeing HR for over 1,600 employees across the UK and Ireland and managing significant projects including talent planning and business acquisitions. Helen's earlier roles include HR Manager at Whirlpool and HR Project Lead at Diageo Australia, where Helen implemented strategic HR initiatives and process improvements. An alumnus of University College Dublin with a Post Graduate Diploma in Employment Law and a Bachelor of Business Studies in Human Resources from the University of Limerick, Helen possesses a solid educational foundation complementing extensive practical experience in the HR field.