Helena Anderson is a seasoned business professional with expertise in growth capital, project development, and financing, with a particular focus on renewable energy, energy storage, microgrids, EV charging, district heat networks, and telecommunications in EMEA. Helena studied Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons), Dip Modern Languages (Japanese), Accounting, and Finance at the prestigious University of Melbourne. With over a decade in the industry, she has held several senior positions, including Founder and COO at Ikigai Capital, Commissioner at Cheshire & Warrington Sustainable & Inclusive Growth Commission, Co-Founder at Ikigai Energy and Ikigai Axl, Non-Executive Director at Places for People, Head of Capital Investment - Energy, and Legal Adviser (Seconded) at East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited, among others. Helena's specialties include environmental and social risk in lending, Equator Principles compliance, and project finance.