Helen Slater

Helen is Principal & CEO of RADA.

Having joined RADA in 2016, Helen was appointed Interim Principal & CEO in December 2024, and has led a programme of academic renewal, including the development of new postgraduate courses, and the launch of RADA Residencies, with Cynthia Erivo among its first Resident Artists. RADA’s commercial education has continued to grow under her leadership, with its teams delivering RADA’s distinctive training to thousands of lifelong learners. 

Helen’s experience spans higher education and major cultural organisations, including Intermusica Artists Management, Southbank Centre, Royal Court Theatre, The National Youth Orchestra, M&C Saatchi Arts and frieze.