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          Our Women’s Leadership Program enables you to take your leadership to the next level by arming you with the most in-demand leadership toolkit.

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          Boston’s Future Leaders

          Our Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program provides emerging leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit, as well as the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiential assignments.

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A Conversation with Helen Doody, Abbey Capital

September 17, 2025 9:30 am – 11:00 am Location TBA

Overview

  • Attendees will be inspired through candid reflections on career transitions and redefining success across countries and life stages.
  • Engage in open dialogue around the intersection of ambition and caregiving, offering practical insights for navigating leadership while raising a family.

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  • Individual Member Ticket: $85
  • Individual Government Member: $85
  • Individual Non-Member Ticket: $115
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From Markets to Motherhood: Helen Doody’s Insights on Leading with Purpose

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Helen Doody, a seasoned financial market professional and mother of three boys. With over 20 years of experience spanning trading and business development across Ireland, the UK, and the United States, Helen brings a wealth of insight into navigating a dynamic global career while balancing the demands of motherhood.

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Helen grew up in a society where many mothers stayed at home with their children due to restrictive laws through 1973, and it wasn’t until she moved to the United States that she realized how those norms had possibly limited the potential of so many women of her generation and generations before her—not just individually, but collectively as a society. That realization became a driving force in her own journey, fueling her commitment to both her career and her family.

In this conversation, Helen will share candid reflections on transitioning between countries and roles, the challenges, and triumphs of being a career-driven mom in high-stakes finance, and how she’s carved out a path that aligns with both her professional ambitions and personal values.

Whether you’re managing your own career transitions, balancing work and family, or simply looking for inspiration from a woman who’s done both with grace and grit—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S NETWORK

In our Women’s Network, you’ll find a diverse group of more than 3,000 (and growing) women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, and industries, and professions, with energy for ensuring that Greater Boston becomes the best place for professional women to thrive.

For over 30 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.

Questions? Contact us.

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Erica Deese

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Helen Doody

Managing Director & Head,
Abbey Capital (US) LLC

Helen has over 20 years of financial markets experience with 10 years spent in trading roles and the more recent 10 years in business development for systematic…Read more
Helen has over 20 years of financial markets experience with 10 years spent in trading roles and the more recent 10 years in business development for systematic trading strategies.

Helen started her financial career in 1999 with ABN Amro in Ireland trading Irish Equities before moving to London in 2002 to be a market maker in European Mid Cap stocks and a year later became a Sales Trader for Hedge Funds. Helen returned to Dublin in 2005 and headed up Anglo Irish Bank’s Centralised Dealing Desk until 2006 when she moved to the United States of America. Helen joined Chilton Investment Management where she was responsible for the group’s European Equity Trading until January 2008 when she left to commence her career with Abbey Capital (US) LLC.

From 2008 Helen built and led the Abbey Capital (US) LLC business until leaving at the end of 2017 to join Kepos Capital. Helen worked in a business development capacity for Kepos from January 2018 to January 2019 until she resigned to re-join Abbey Capital and lead our business development and client servicing business in North America.

Helen is a director of the Abbey Capital (US) LLC board.

Helen graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and Dublin City University witha Certificate in Investment Management.

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Agenda

  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking

    Guests arrive, sign in at registration, enjoy breakfast and network with fellow attendees.

  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Fireside Chat

    Join our speakers for a fireside chat and engage in audience Q&A.

FAQs

  • What is included in my registration?

    Access to a welcoming community of professionals over a great conversation! Breakfast will be provided.

  • What should I bring?

    An interest in connecting and networking with other professionals. Oh, and don’t forget business cards!

  • What should I wear?

    Please come dressed for your day!

  • When should I arrive?

    9:30 a.m. for Registration – Program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

  • Do I need to register in advance?

    Women’s Network events are some of the Chamber’s most popular and we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

  • COVID-19 Policy

    The Department of Health and Human Services lifted the Presidential Declaration of a National Public Health Emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Therefore, COVID-19 will no longer be considered a national health emergency. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor trends and act accordingly based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.

    Your health and safety remain our top priority while attending programs, events, and meetings. COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are strongly recommended. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce still follows exposure guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

    If you feel ill or learn of an exposure before an event or meeting, whether with COVID-19 symptoms or others, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider.

    *Please note -If the venue or host of the program has additional policies or protocols, we will adhere to them and notify attendees in advance.

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