Helen Seidel

Helen Seidel is the Head of Government Engagement for Visa, overseeing operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Prior to this role, Helen led External Relations for McKinsey & Company from 2015 to 2018 and spent 20 years at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where Helen specialized in areas such as APEC and counter-terrorism, and completed assignments in Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, and Washington DC. Helen holds a Master in Foreign Affairs and Trade from Monash University and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations and Affairs at The Australian National University.