020 8914 8966
020 8914 8966
Helena's stage presence encapsulated our audience, whilst engaging them with her story, and making them feel that she was one of them. Empowering, real, and a great story teller. Women in Data were thrilled to have Helena contribute at our event on the empowerment stage and would not hesitate to invite her back again to hear more.
Women in Data UK
Baroness Helena Morrissey – The Financial Times’ Person of The Year 2017
Dame Helena Morrissey is a trailblazing leader in finance, diversity advocacy, and thought leadership. As the former CEO of Newton Investment Management, she oversaw assets worth £47 billion and transformed the company’s strategy. As the founder of the 30% Club, she drove global change by campaigning for greater female representation in boardrooms and executive leadership. Her influence earned her the title of Financial Times Person of the Year in 2017, and she was appointed Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to diversity. A TED speaker and acclaimed author, Helena inspires audiences to break barriers and redefine success.
Speaker Topics:
- Women in Business
- Investment Management
- Wealth Management
- Finance and Futurism
- Business Management
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Motivating Staff
Credentials and Impact
Helena began her career at Schroders before moving to Newton Investment Management, where she rose from fixed-income manager to Chief Executive. Under her leadership, Newton’s assets grew to £47 billion by 2015, establishing her reputation as a formidable figure in global finance.
In 2010, she founded the 30% Club, a groundbreaking campaign to increase female representation on boards and in senior leadership positions. Its success propelled Helena into the spotlight as a champion of diversity across industries. Following this, she was appointed Chair of the Royal Academy of Arts’ corporate board, uniting business and cultural influence.
Her commitment to social causes expanded through her trusteeship at The Eve Appeal, supporting research and awareness for gynaecological cancers, and her advisory role at The Five Foundation, which campaigns against female genital mutilation. Today, she is Chair of the Diversity Project, driving inclusivity across financial services.
Helena’s achievements have been widely recognised: she was named Barclays Woman of the Year, listed among Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, and featured on BBC Woman’s Hour Power List. In 2017, she was appointed Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Her journey reflects a career of sustained leadership, advocacy, and meaningful impact.
Publications and Media
Helena is the author of ‘A Good Time to Be a Girl’, a manifesto for modernising workplace culture, and ‘Style and Substance’, which explores inclusive leadership and gender balance. She contributes thought-provoking articles to major outlets such as the Financial Times and The Times, offering fresh perspectives on finance and diversity. Frequently featured on BBC programmes and international media, Helena amplifies her message to audiences worldwide.
Why Book Helena?
Booking Dame Helena Morrissey means securing a speaker who combines business leadership with a powerful mission for change. She has consistently championed diversity and inclusion, inspiring organisations to rethink how they support talent and unlock potential across all levels. Her speeches are rooted in lived experience, offering audiences strategies they can apply immediately.
Helena delivered a widely acclaimed TED Talk on the 30% Club, highlighting how businesses prosper when they embrace diversity and empower women to step into leadership roles. She speaks candidly about the realities of balancing career and family, while challenging outdated stereotypes and championing workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. With her relatable style and insight, Helena connects powerfully with audiences ranging from senior executives to rising professionals, ensuring her message inspires lasting impact.
Engaging, inspiring and forward-thinking, Helena Morrissey leaves audiences motivated to embrace inclusion, rethink leadership and build sustainable success.
To book Helena to speak at your event, call SpeakOut on +44 (0) 20 8914 8966. Alternatively, complete our contact form to begin your enquiry
