Helen Burke

Helen Burke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment promotion and strategic consultancy, currently serving as Vice President at IDA Ireland since June 2014. With a focus on transformation and innovation, Helen drives initiatives to enhance productivity and resilience within the foreign direct investment client base, while also attracting technology companies to Ireland in rapidly growing sectors such as analytics and cybersecurity. Prior to this role, Helen spent nearly a decade at IDA Ireland in various capacities, including a Vice President position in New York, where the focus was on promoting Ireland as an investment destination to East Coast companies. Helen's earlier career includes roles at Willis Ireland and Allianz, complemented by a Master's degree in Computer Science from Griffith College Dublin and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Limerick. Fluent in both French and German, Helen has effectively engaged with clients across multiple European markets.