Helen Selwood

Helen Selwood has an extensive work experience spanning over 20 years. Helen is currently serving as the Director of Group Finance at Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a role they began in 2024. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice Chair & Board Member at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art since 2022. From 2021 to 2024, they worked as the Group Finance Director at PZ Cussons. Before that, they were the FP&A Director at Tate & Lyle from 2019 to 2021. Helen also has experience as the Finance Director - Brands at Walker Greenbank PLC, where they were responsible for the financial management of the company's Global Brands division from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they held various roles at Britvic Soft Drinks, including Director of Price & Promotions Development (RGM), Director of Commercial Process Development, Head of Group FP&A, Head of Business Analysis GB, and Financial Controller GB. Their professional journey started at Kimberly-Clark as a Finance Graduate, where they gained valuable experience in different roles across European locations from 2000 to 2007. At Constellation Europe, they worked as a Commercial Finance Manager from 2007 to 2009. Throughout their career, Helen has demonstrated leadership, financial expertise, and a strong track record of success in various industries.

Helen Selwood has a BSc (Hons) degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London, which they obtained from 1997 to 2000. In 2015, they completed a BSL Level 1 degree in British Sign Language from Teach Me Sign. From 2015 to 2016, they further pursued British Sign Language education at Sign for Thoughts. In 2016 to 2017, they achieved proficiency in BSL level 3 in British Sign Language from the same institution. Helen Selwood also has an Intermediate degree in Wine & Spirits from WSET, which they acquired in 2007. Additionally, they attended The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants from 2000 to 2003 for Accounting, but their degree is unspecified.