Helen Draijer

Helen Draijer is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as CFO at NATO Innovation Fund since February 2024, Helen previously held the CFO position at Avedon Capital Partners from November 2019 to February 2024, and before that, served as CFO at Lagardère Travel Retail the Netherlands from January 2018 to September 2019. Helen has also worked as Head of Risk Management and Legal Counsel at HEMA, Senior Business Controller at O'Neill Europe, Manager of Compliance and Processes at eBay, and Wholesale Controller at Tommy Hilfiger. Helen's early career included significant roles at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services and KPMG. Helen earned a degree from the University of Amsterdam between 1996 and 2001.