About Helen Cook

Helen Cook takes global responsibility for the People and Internal Communications organization and advancing Finastra’s aspiration to be the most inclusive and diverse employer in the fintech industry. She is particularly passionate about building a curious and well-tooled workforce, supporting employees to develop skills which keep them relevant, engaged and growing. Developing the company’s global talent and ensuring a truly inclusive workplace is her priority. Helen Cook was previously at Natwest Group, where she was a member of the Executive Team and held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer. She has an incredible wealth of expertise including extensive global exposure in all aspects of people strategy. Her career spans more than 25 years in financial services, including experience at Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley. Helen Cook graduated from Cambridge University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel. In addition to her role at Finastra, she has served on the Board of the Financial Services Skills Commission and on the Advisory Board of Ivy House. She also serves as a mentor for the FTSE 100 Mentoring Foundation. Outside of work, Helen Cook enjoys spending time with her family. Her contributions include as Chair and on numerous Committees including Chair of Audit and Risk, Due Diligence and Remuneration, Capital, Property Development, and Investment Committees. A Councillor in WA for the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she also served on AICD’s National Corporate Governance and Reporting Committees. Her Board roles have spanned a range of industries including finance, infrastructure, insurance, aged care, property, tourism, research, automotive, mining, resources, and arts and culture. She is an honorary CPA. Helen Cook - Current roles: - Juniper - Non-Executive Director - Central Desert Native Title Services - Director - National Gallery of Australia - Council Member - Australian Institute of Company Directors - Councillor WA - UWA Mining, Energy, and Natural Resources Law - Advisory Board Helen Cook - Previous board positions include: - Deputy Chair - Minerals Research Institute WA - Australia Council - Panel Member - Non-Exec Director RACWA Holdings - Non-Executive Director RAC Insurance - Non-Executive Director RAC Finance - Deputy Chair - Fremantle Ports - Director - Cruthers Foundation - Chairman - Chamber of Arts and Culture (and founding Director) - Director - Trustee Perth Theatre Trust - Chairman, Art Gallery of Western Australia - Director, Energy Policy Institute - Joint Chairman - Future Now Industries Training Council - Governor, Petroleum Club WA - Council Member, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies - Member, Friends of the Festival Council, Perth International Arts Festival - Non-Executive Director, Australian Heart Foundation (WA) - State President, Australian Marketing Institute (WA)