The Leading Edge Series with Helen Glover OBE

Date: Thursday 12 March 2026

Time: 17:45 - 19:45

Location: Building One, University of Exeter Business School, Rennes Drive, Exeter, EX4 4PU

Helen Glover OBE is one of Great Britain’s most successful rowers, a double Olympic champion, 2024 Olympic silver medallist, triple world champion, and multiple European medallist. After taking up rowing through the GB Rowing Team’s "Sporting Giants" talent identification programme, she quickly rose to prominence, forming an iconic partnership with Heather Stanning. The duo won Team GB’s first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics, going on to dominate the sport with an unbeaten five-year streak that included back-to-back Olympic golds at Rio 2016.

Following a career break to start a family, Helen made history again by returning to elite competition after having three children, competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and winning silver in Paris 2024 four years later.

Beyond the boat, she is a passionate advocate for sport, fitness, and the outdoors, regularly inspiring other mothers through media, public speaking, and brand partnerships. As an athlete and role model to many, Helen continues to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible as a mother and female athlete.

17.45 - 18.40 - drinks and networking

18.40 -19.45 - keynote & Q&A

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