Helen has been at the forefront of some of Manchester’s major cultural milestones as part of the founding teams of The Lowry, Cultureshock – the cultural programme that accompanied the city’s Commonwealth Games and Manchester International Festival. From experience of working at a senior level within Manchester and through working with destinations across the UK as a consultant for many years, Helen knows how to manage stakeholder engagement, particularly working through complex political relationships. She is not afraid to challenge clients, asking tough questions but always working closely together for the best outcomes.
Cultural tourism, destinations, arts, festivals, theatre, marketing, audience development, strategic planning, communications, event management, collaborations, partnerships, project management
M.A., B.A. (Hons), Diploma of Marketing (Chartered Institute of Marketing), Fellow of the RSA, Fellow of Institute of Travel & Tourism, Member of The Tourism Society