Helen Curran BSc, FBDO, MBA in

Helen Curran BSc, FBDO, MBA

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Head of Sustainability at Specsavers
📍 United Kingdom

Helen leads sustainability strategy at Specsavers, translating ambitious environmental and community goals into measurable outcomes. An Executive MBA graduate from UCD Smurfit, she leverages a unique background as a Dispensing Optician to drive business transformation and operational excellence across the UK and Ireland, informed by her studies at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Outside of her corporate role, Helen is a passionate advocate for social causes, particularly homelessness. She actively participates in community initiatives, such as the Focus Ireland "Shine A Light" sleep-out, demonstrating a deep commitment to improving social impact within the communities Specsavers serves and beyond.

She holds a Business Sustainability Management certificate from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Sustainability
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Corporate Sustainability
As Head of Sustainability, she designs and develops strategic initiatives to achieve environmental and social ambitions, frequently speaking on the topic at industry events.
Homelessness Advocacy
Actively supports and participates in initiatives like Focus Ireland’s "Shine A Light" sleep-out, reflecting a personal commitment to addressing homelessness.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Head of Sustainability
Specsavers
6-2020 - 2-2024
Audiology Relationship Manager
Specsavers
2-2020 - 6-2020
Head of Central Operations – Domiciliary Care
Specsavers
8-2005 - 8-2010
Receptionist / Part-time Shop Manager
Optical Centre Trim
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Education
8-2023 - 12-2025
Executive MBA
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
2010 - 2014
(BSc) Ophthalmic Dispensing
Glasgow Caledonian University
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