Helen Pitcher OBE (born March 1958) is a highly respected British entrepreneur, leadership coach, and governance expert. Known for her extensive career in boardroom leadership and corporate governance, she has made a lasting impact across the UK’s judicial and business sectors.
Pitcher has held several high-profile leadership positions, including Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (2018–2025) and Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission (2023–2025). She also chaired the Queen’s Counsel Selection Panel from 2009 to 2017, showcasing her influence in legal and executive leadership circles.
In addition, she has served as Director of Advanced Boardroom Excellence Limited since 2013, where she has advised CEOs and board members on governance, leadership, and strategic growth.
🎓 Education & Certifications
Helen holds an MA, LLB (Law), and IDP-C (INSEAD International Director’s Programme Advanced Corporate Governance Certificate). Notably, she is the only UK Consultant in Board Effectiveness with this credential.
She also completed several elite INSEAD programs, including:
- Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption
- Accelerated Growth Programme
- Diversity Programme
- Challenge of Leadership
- Leading from the Chair (where she remains actively involved)
📌 Career Timeline
- 2009–2017: Chair, Queen’s Counsel Selection Panel
- 2013: Director, Advanced Boardroom Excellence Limited
- 2018–2025: Chair, Criminal Cases Review Commission (reappointed for a second term in 2021)
- 2023–2025: Chair, Judicial Appointments Commission
On 14 January 2025, Pitcher announced her resignation as Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, following criticism from the UK government regarding her leadership and plans to remove her from the role.
She was awarded an OBE in the 2015 Birthday Honours for her outstanding contribution to business.
👤 Helen Pitcher Husband
There is currently no verified information about Helen Pitcher’s husband. She has chosen to keep her personal and love life private. While it is not confirmed whether she is married, she appears to prefer keeping family matters out of the public eye.
💰 Helen Pitcher Net Worth
Helen Pitcher’s exact net worth remains undisclosed, but given her decades-long career in top leadership and consultancy roles, she is believed to have built significant wealth through:
- Executive chair positions
- Consultancy work
- Business investments
- Board advisory roles
