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Ms Lorie Helliwell

GAICD, MBA, BSc (Hons)

As Vice President Engagement at Edith Cowan University, Ms Lorie Helliwell leads the university's external engagement and its relationships. She oversees a portfolio spanning brand, marketing, communications, domestic student recruitment, alumni relations and philanthropy, strategic partnerships and advocacy as well as creative activations and public experience.

Ms Helliwell brings extensive expertise and experience with a key focus to connect individuals and businesses with areas of excellence across ECU to create dynamic opportunities through the development of enduring partnerships.

Prior to joining ECU, Ms Lorie Helliwell was Head of Group Communications at the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. Her previous roles included Head of Communications at Westpac Banking Corporation, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Commonwealth Bank, and Managing Director of Ogilvy Impact. Prior to moving to Australia, Ms Helliwell was Head of Communications at British Telecommunications.

Originally from the UK, Ms Helliwell graduated from University College London with a BSC (Hons) in Speech Sciences. She holds an MBA from the University of Bath and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.


Executive Officer
Wendy Westwood
Telephone: (+61 8) 6304 2792
Email: w.westwood@ecu.edu.au

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