Baroness Helena Morrissey DBE
Fortune magazine World's 50 Greatest Leaders and gender equality campaigner
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About Baroness Helena Morrissey DBE
Baroness Morrissey’s leadership has consistently demonstrated how vision, performance, and values can coexist at the highest levels of business.
In 2010, Helena founded the 30% Club, a groundbreaking global campaign to increase female representation on corporate boards. What began as an ambitious initiative has evolved into a worldwide movement, transforming boardroom diversity across multiple continents. Today, women occupy over 40% of FTSE350 board positions, with more than twenty 30% Clubs operating internationally.
Helena continues to hold a highly influential presence across financial services. She serves as Chair of three financial services companies, including:
- A NYSE-listed corporation
- A private equity-backed enterprise
- A partnership firm (from January 2025)
She is also a director of All Perspectives Ltd, the holding company of GB News, and sits on the boards of McKinsey Investment Office and CT Group.
Her commitment to education and financial literacy is reflected in her role as Chair of Britain’s largest school endowment fund, helping to shape long-term investment strategies for future generations.
A respected media voice, Helena is a regular columnist for the Daily Telegraph, where she makes complex financial and leadership issues accessible to a wide audience. She also leads The Diversity Project, driving meaningful cultural change across the investment industry and championing truly inclusive workplaces.
Helena’s outstanding leadership has been recognised internationally. She has been named one of Fortune’s ‘50 Greatest Leaders’ and appointed a Life Peer in the House of Lords, reflecting her impact across business, policy, and society.
Whether addressing boardrooms or large-scale conferences, Helena combines strategic insight with personal warmth, delivering compelling messages that inspire leaders to take action and create lasting change.
Her story demonstrates that with vision, determination, and disciplined execution, it is possible to reshape organisations — and entire industries — for the better.
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Leadership That Transforms
With over three decades of pioneering leadership experience, Helena shares powerful insights on navigating organisational change and building future-ready businesses.
Her thought-provoking presentations explore:
Leading Through Disruption
- Strategies for thriving in uncertain times
- Building resilient teams and cultures
- Turning challenges into opportunities
Future-Proofing Finance
- Innovation and technological adaptation
- Emerging trends and market evolution
- Sustainable finance practices
Ethics & Innovation in Modern Finance
- Balancing progress with responsibility
- Creating value while upholding values
- Building trust in financial institutions
Strategic Foresight
- Market trends and forecasting
- Identifying growth opportunities
- Risk management in a changing world
The Power of Cognitive Diversity
- Building high-performing diverse teams
- Leveraging different perspectives
- Creating inclusive decision-making processes
Governance & Board Excellence
As a distinguished board chair and corporate governance pioneer, Helena brings unparalleled insights into building high-performing boards and sustainable organisations.
Her expertise spans:
Governance for Modern Markets
- Balancing regulation and innovation
- Strengthening corporate accountability
- Building stakeholder trust
- Adapting governance for digital transformation
The Evolution of ESG Leadership
- Future trends in sustainable governance
- Integration of ESG into strategic planning
- Measuring and reporting ESG impact
- Navigating ESG challenges and opportunities
Global Markets & Governance
- Cross-cultural board dynamics
- Regional governance frameworks
- Emerging market considerations
- International best practices
Board Assessment & Optimisation
- Evaluating board performance
- Strengthening decision-making processes
- Developing board competencies
- Balancing oversight and strategy
Catalysing Change
Helena’s groundbreaking success with the 30% Club and Diversity Project demonstrates her exceptional ability to turn bold visions into measurable results.
Drawing from these achievements, she shares powerful strategies for creating lasting organisational and cultural change:
Creating Systematic Change
- Building momentum for transformation
- Creating scalable change frameworks
- Measuring and accelerating progress
- Overcoming institutional barriers
- Developing sustainable solutions
The Psychology of Change Leadership
- Converting sceptics into advocates
- Building coalition and consensus
- Navigating resistance effectively
- Creating emotional buy-in
- Developing change champions
Resilience & Perseverance
- Maintaining momentum through challenges
- Turning setbacks into opportunities
- Building personal and organisational resilience
- Creating lasting cultural shifts
- Celebrating milestones and success
Signature Topics
Her signature topics include:
Designing Your Best Career
Empowering women to recognize and seize opportunities in today’s evolving workplace.
The Power of Partnership
How collaborative leadership between men and women creates innovative, high-performing organizations.
Bridging the Gap
Standing up as agents of positive change and embracing your role as a catalyst for progress.
Breaking Barriers
Why today’s landscape offers unprecedented opportunities for women to thrive and lead.
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