Helen O’Brien

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Helen O’Brien
Creative Director
Helen is Creative Director and Partner at Emperor, one of the UK’s leading employee-owned creative agencies. With more than 20 years’ experience in brand, employee engagement and strategic communications, she helps organisations communicate with clarity, authenticity and impact. Passionate about the power of creativity to build stronger connections, Helen has worked with businesses across a wide range of sectors, from global brands to purpose-led organisations.
 
 Alongside her agency role, she is Chair of Manchester Art Galleries Trust and an active trustee, reflecting her long-standing commitment to Manchester’s creative, cultural and business communities. Helen loves collaborating with ambitious people and organisations to help them grow, evolve and realise their ambitions.