Helen O'Connell

Helen O'Connell is an experienced professional in the fields of chemical engineering and environmental management, currently serving as the Head of Carbon Dioxide Removal at Simply Blue Group since September 2022. Previous roles include Asset Management and Process Design Engineer at EngCoCz, where oversight of site assets was a key responsibility, and Project and Process Manager at Irish Cement Limited, focusing on process improvement. Helen also operated The Thirsty Foal IE, a mobile barista service, and held positions as Deputy Commissioning Manager at Tractebel and Station Chemist at RWE npower. Helen's academic background includes a Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the University of Limerick, alongside certifications in Digital Marketing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.