Helen O'connor
About Helen O'connor
Helen O'Connor is the Head of Marketing Planning at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in marketing, having previously held positions at Cancer Research UK and Drinkaware.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Helen O'Connor serves as the Head of Marketing Planning at Starling Bank. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to the bank's marketing strategy and planning initiatives. Her role involves overseeing marketing operations and aligning them with the bank's overall objectives.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Before her current role, Helen O'Connor worked at Starling Bank as a Senior Marketing Manager from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on developing and executing marketing strategies to enhance the bank's brand presence and customer engagement.
Career at Cancer Research UK
Helen O'Connor has significant experience at Cancer Research UK (CRUK), where she worked in various marketing roles from 2015 to 2022. She started as a Senior Marketing Executive, then progressed to Marketing Manager, and later became Senior Marketing Manager. Her work involved implementing marketing campaigns to support the organization's mission.
Experience at Drinkaware
Helen O'Connor's career includes a role at Drinkaware, where she served as a Senior Marketing Officer from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she began her journey there as a Marketing and Communications Assistant from 2013 to 2014. Her contributions focused on promoting responsible drinking and public health initiatives.
Education in Sports and Exercise Science
Helen O'Connor studied at the University of Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Sports and Exercise Science from 2010 to 2013. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her marketing expertise.