6 November | 13:30–15:30
Helen King
Helen King is the Economic Development & Partnerships Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, a position she has held since April 2023. Prior to this, she served as Deputy Director for Economic Cooperation. Throughout her career in the UK civil service, Helen has held several senior roles, including Deputy Director for Prosperity and Deputy Director for International Strategy at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. She has also held various positions at His Majesty's Treasury, showcasing her extensive experience in economic development and international strategy.