Helen Thornton

Helen Thornton currently serves as Chief People Officer at IWP UK and is a Board Trustee for Dixons Academies Trust. Previously, Helen was the UK People Director at Lowell and held a career break prior to that. Notable prior roles include Group HR Director at both Cognita Schools and International Personal Finance Plc, as well as Customer Service Director at National Express East Coast. Helen's extensive experience in human resources also includes positions such as Human Resources Director and Head of Employee Relations at GNER, and Industrial Relations Manager at British Airways. Helen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management International from the University of Hull.