Expertise: Climate, energy, sustainability, innovation

Background:

Helen (she/her) leads Environmental Defense Fund’s work in Europe. With teams in Brussels, London, Berlin and other EU countries, Helen defines and implements EDF Europe’s strategy, develops relationships with EU institutions and builds partnerships with key stakeholders.  Drawing on EDF’s strong foundations in science and corporate engagement, Helen engages with decision makers to help bridge the science to policy gap. An expert in EU policy and public affairs with over 25 years of experience, Helen has previously worked for the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT - Climate-KIC), the EU Corporate Leaders Group, and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). Helen holds dual Belgian and British nationality and speaks English and French.