Helen O'Donnell

Helen is the founder and Director of Development at BBC Studios TalentWorks. Her track record of success includes creating and launching award-winning new content with creators. Most recently, she led BBC Creator Lab for BBC Public Service, and collaborations with TikTok, YouTube and Meta. Helen was the inaugural chair of the BBC Studios Next Generation Board, aimed at re-inventing the BBC for the next generation. Helen also utilises her expertise in online content creation as an advisory board member and speaker at Vidcon. She is a passionate and experienced producer & performer over 15+ years in the cultural & creative industries in the UK & internationally. She serves as Trustee for Vault Creative Arts, on the production team at Machynlleth Comedy Festival since launch and brings together science/arts-education and live theatre in critically-acclaimed company Do Not Adjust Your Stage.