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Helen Leadbetter

Wildcard · DISC type csi
Acting Head of Policy and Productivity team, Science & Technology at Department for Business and Trade
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Acting Head of Policy and Productivity team, Science & Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Helen shows up

Curious But Skeptical
Friendly But Slow
Requires Proof

They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Priorities

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Career

Work history

6-2024
Acting Head of Policy and Productivity team, Science & Technology
Department for Business and Trade
1-2018 - 6-2024
Senior Manager, Tech ecosystems, Policy, Ecosystem, Programme and Stratey team
Department for Business and Trade
11-2015 - 1-2018
G7 Development Strategy and Coordination, Global Partnerships Department
Department for International Development (DFID)
12-2012 - 11-2015
Women on Boards policy Adviser
Government Equalities Office, DCMS
9-2008 - 12-2012
Bilateral Relations Manager
Department for International Development (DFID)
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Education
1996 - 1999
BA Honours
University of East London (UEL)
1986 - 1989
Education details unavailable
Highams Park, Handsworth Avenue
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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