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.
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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President Technology
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How Helen shows up
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)
Priorities
Topics Helen cares 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.
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Career
Work history
6-2025
Vice President Technology
Amentum
6-2024 - 6-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Xodus
1-2024 - 6-2024
Energy Transition and Certification Divisional Director
Bureau Veritas Group
2-2023 - 1-2024
Divisional Director for Certification, Clean Energy and Consultancy
Bureau Veritas Group
4-2018 - 2-2023
Consultancy and Engineering Director
Costain Group PLC
In the press
Media appearances
Amentum Announces Helen Simms as Vice President for International Technology and Innovation. Featured in Amentum
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