Helen Bower-Easton CBE

Biography

Helen was the Director of Communication at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office from January 2019 to February 2023.

She was previously Official Spokesperson to the Prime Minister, a role she took on in June 2015 after 4 years working in the Number 10 press office. Prior to joining Number 10, Helen worked for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, as Head of Communication and UK Spokesperson at the UK’s Representation to the EU and before that at the Home Office.

Helen previously worked as a journalist on academic publications and regional newspapers.

Previous roles in government

  • Director of Communication
  • Director of Communication