Helen Southgate
Chief Strategy Officer
Acceleration Partners
Helen Southgate is Chief Strategy Officer at Acceleration Partners, with 24 years’ experience helping brands turn partnerships into a true growth engine.
She leads strategy across AP’s global enterprise clients—focused on driving measurable growth, challenging outdated thinking, and helping brands navigate an increasingly AI-shaped marketing landscape. Since joining in 2017, Helen has been instrumental in building AP’s international business, launching EMEA, expanding across Europe, and leading growth into APAC.
Outside of work, she’s a lifelong Norwich City fan and happiest on a bike, ideally somewhere hilly.
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The Reality of Women in Leadership – Imposter Syndrome, Pay Gaps and Proving Yourself03-Jun-2026Hall by the Sea, Dreamland