Helen Simms

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Vice President Technology at Amentum

United Kingdom

Overview

Helen Simms is the Vice President of Technology at Amentum, where she leads the CRADLE innovation hub. A highly capable business leader with a background in Central Government, she specializes in project and programme delivery, risk reduction, and driving implementation. Colleagues describe her as positive and professional.


Helen was appointed to the board of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) in late 2023.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Nuclear Sector Skills
Recently appointed to the board of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN), showing a commitment to developing talent and expertise within the nuclear industry.
AI & Robotics
Leads the CRADLE innovation hub at Amentum and actively promotes her team's work in applying robotics and AI to solve energy, defence, and environmental challenges.
Energy Transition
Her experience includes directing 'Clean Energy' divisions, focusing on helping clients navigate the shift towards more sustainable energy solutions and technologies.

Media Appearances

Amentum Announces Helen Simms as Vice President for International Technology and Innovation. Featured in Amentum

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Amentum Names Helen Simms VP of International Technology Innovation. Featured in Washington Exec

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Amentum names vice president for technology. Featured in Operations Engineer (UK)

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Work History

6-2025
Vice President Technology at Amentum
6-2024 - 6-2025
Chief Operating Officer at Xodus
1-2024 - 6-2024
Energy Transition and Certification Divisional Director at Bureau Veritas Group
2-2023 - 1-2024
Divisional Director for Certification, Clean Energy and Consultancy at Bureau Veritas Group
4-2018 - 2-2023
Consultancy and Engineering Director at Costain Group PLC

Education

11-2021 - 3-2022
Practitioner Diploma from AoEC - The Academy of Executive Coaching
2019 - 2019
Certificate in Company Direction from Institute of Directors (IoD)

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Insights For Selling To Helen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Helen is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Helen

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Helen move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Helen take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Helen

Personality Compatibility


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