The IPA appoints a new Director of Strategy, Performance and Assurance
Helen Campbell joins the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) as Director of Strategy, Performance and Assurance.
Helen Campbell joins the IPA as Director of Strategy, Performance and Assurance
Today (10 May), Government has taken another step towards achieving world class project delivery capability by appointing a new Director of Strategy, Performance and Assurance.
Helen Campbell starts her role today, leading the Strategy, Performance and Assurance team in the IPA. Helen joins the IPA with over 13 years of experience in senior roles across National Grid, most recently working as the Director of Strategy and Performance, Gas Transmission.
Helen will lead a team that sets the strategic direction for the project delivery system in government, driving improved performance through strengthened project and benchmarking data, cross-government and industry collaboration and rigorous independent assurance of major projects as recently set out in the IPA’s updated mandate.
Nick Smallwood, IPA Chief Executive and Head of the Project Delivery Function, said:
With the publication of the National Infrastructure Strategy and the government’s commitment to build back better, it has never been more important to consistently deliver our major projects successfully.
I’m very pleased to welcome Helen into the IPA. Helen, who brings with her a wealth of experience, will play an important role driving improvements to the delivery system and creating a step-change in project delivery performance.
Helen Campbell, IPA Director of Strategy, Performance and Assurance, said:
I am delighted to be joining the IPA, at the centre of government, during such a pivotal time. I look forward to working with colleagues from across government to drive improved project delivery performance and support the UK in building back better.
Further information
- As Director of Strategy and Performance, Gas Transmission at National Grid, Helen provided strategic leadership and management of the business performance system including governance of major project delivery.
- Helen has worked in senior roles across National Grid, including leading complex projects and change programmes, strategy and policy development and implementation, business planning and performance management and operational management.
- Prior to joining National Grid Helen held positions in consulting, financial services and energy companies, with extensive experience in strategic change, business planning and transformation programmes.