Helen Quinlan MBCS

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Lead for Womens Cricket Essex Metropolitan Region at Essex Cricket

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Helen is a Cyber Security Risk Manager at BAE Systems with over two decades of experience in banking, risk, and strategic leadership. A CRISC and CISMP certified professional, she has a background as a Director at HSBC, driving global strategy and managing complex transformation projects.

Outside of work, Helen is deeply committed to community causes, serving as a Board Member for Turning Lives Around, an organization focused on preventing homelessness. She is also a certified cricket coach and holds a leadership role developing womens cricket for the Essex Metropolitan Region.

A unique fact: She combines expertise in global financial risk with a passion for grassroots community impact through charity board leadership and sports coaching.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Direct & Candid

Fast-Paced

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Cyber Risk Strategy
Her current role at BAE Systems and certifications like CRISC and CISMP highlight her deep expertise in managing cyber and banking risk.
Cloud Security
Recently obtained the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), showing a clear and current professional interest in this specialized area.
Homelessness Prevention
Actively involved as a Member of the Board of Trustees for Turning Lives Around, indicating a strong personal commitment to this social cause.

Media Appearances

Helen has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Lead for Womens Cricket Essex Metropolitan Region at Essex Cricket
6-2024
Cyber Security Risk Manager at BAE Systems
1-2024 - 4-2025
Director at Blackwall Reach Management Ltd
12-2023
Member Board of Trustees at Turning Lives Around (TLA)
7-2019 - 9-2023
Director, GTRF Global Business Management at HSBC

Education

1998 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Leeds
11-2023 - 3-2024
Cybersecurity from Capslock

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 10 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Lead for Womens Cricket Essex Metropolitan Region at Essex Cricket
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Helen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Helen is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Helen

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Helen move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Helen take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Helen

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.