Helen Curran BSc, FBDO, MBA

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DISC Type : Ds

Head of Sustainability at Specsavers

United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

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.
Sustainable Eyecare
Combines her clinical background as a Dispensing Optician with her sustainability expertise to improve outcomes for patients, colleagues, and the planet.

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Work History

2-2024
Head of Sustainability at Specsavers
6-2020 - 2-2024
Audiology Relationship Manager at Specsavers
2-2020 - 6-2020
Head of Central Operations – Domiciliary Care at Specsavers
8-2005 - 8-2010
Receptionist / Part-time Shop Manager at Optical Centre Trim

Education

8-2023 - 12-2025
Executive MBA from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
2010 - 2014
(BSc) Ophthalmic Dispensing from Glasgow Caledonian University

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Insights For Selling To Helen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Helen is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Helen

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Helen move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Helen take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Helen

Personality Compatibility


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