Executive Support

Helen Rees is passionate about bringing people together. Whether she’s leading learning & development programmes or virtual collaborations, Helen’s ability to put people at their ease inspires confidence, enabling them to find their voice, nurture meaningful connections and shine bright. An award-winning Executive Assistant, Helen was a Finalist in Executive PA Magazine’s ‘PA of the Year’ Awards 2015, going on to win SecsInTheCity’s Social Media PA Award later the same year, and in 2019 a ‘We are The City’ Rising Star Award. Since 2011 Helen has been Executive Assistant at Marwell Wildlife, a UK conservation charity and zoo, and founded the South Hampshire PA Network in 2015. A lifelong musician and singer, with a degree in Music, Helen’s career began in the arts. In 2002 she launched one of the UK’s first lottery-funded Youth Music Action Zones, providing music initiatives for disadvantaged young people. Helen has led the #OneProfessionOneVoice Choir for Executive Secretary Magazine and ExecSecLIVE since 2016, and runs singing for wellbeing programmes for businesses & community groups. During times of crisis, singing brings people together and helps them feel connected, even if they are physically remote from each other; offering a sense of belonging, confidence, positivity and relief from stress, even if you have never sung before.