A coffee with… Helen Hawthorn, head of solution engineering, Zoom (EMEA)

A coffee with… Helen Hawthorn, head of solution engineering, Zoom (EMEA)

Helen Hawthorn shares her journey from a graduate job at BT to her current position at Zoom. The exec talks about the challenges and successes that have shaped her path in the tech industry, from…

December 19, 2023    1 Minutes Read


Helen Hawthorn shares her journey from a graduate job at BT to her current position at Zoom. The exec talks about the challenges and successes that have shaped her path in the tech industry, from dealing with gender biases to finding ways to recharge with her family.

Hawthorn talks about her experience managing a team of men the same age as her dad and how she turned obstacles into stepping-stones. She also discusses the transformational journey of video conferencing, hybrid working, and how Zoom has empowered users during the pandemic and beyond. In addition, Hawthorn reveals her addiction to connected gadgets and her favourite new toy: an electric car.

So, grab a cuppa, and join us over a little coffee with Helen Hawthorn on “A Coffee With…”

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