Helena has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Yacht Production and Surveying, as well as a Masters of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering (mechanical and electrical). She has been working for Burgess for seven years, starting in technical management, providing technical expertise to a fleet of 70 yachts, and moved across to the technical services team four years ago working on a variety of projects as naval architect and project manager. Prior to joining Burgess Helena worked as yacht crew for 10 years and brings a pragmatic and functional approach to yacht design and construction.