Founder, Helia Partners
Eilish is the founder of Helia Partners, a boutique advisory consultancy that partners with boards and CEOs during pivotal moments - whether navigating transition, driving transformation, or addressing challenges. With over 25 years of experience in audit, finance, and governance across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors,
Eilish’s boardroom expertise is both broad and deep.
She has served as a non-executive director, executive, advisor, and evaluator, contributing to organizations such as the Financial Reporting Council - the UK’s corporate governance regulator - and Sport England, where she championed grassroots sports governance development. She is currently the Senior Independent Director on the Board of the British Business Bank, the UK Governments economic development bank.
Previously, Eilish was Head of Audit at Goldman Sachs for over a decade. Her career began at KPMG, spanning roles in financial services and consulting, including leading international client portfolios.

My Sessions
Would the Board Miss You? What NEDs Really Need from Risk Leaders
#RISK Stage | Wednesday, 11th November 2026, 11:20am - 11:50am

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