Testimonials
"Helen has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the asphalt industry, including materials technology and operational best practice.
She is dedicated to continuous improvement, demonstrated through Helen’s company “Driven”, her project work and her involvement with several key industry partners."
Brian Downes
President
The Institute of Asphalt Technology
"Helen’s academic credentials, industry knowledge and experience result in the delivery of high quality support and results for those that she works with and for.
What sets Helen apart is her commitment and passion for the industry and the desire to achieve the best outcome on the projects she is involved with. The Institute is a better organisation for the contributions that Helen has made across a range of activities."
James Thorne
Chief Executive
The Institute of Quarrying
"Helen Bailey is a personally engaging and technically adept professional whom we've worked with time after time at the Institute of Quarrying.
Through her company - Driven - Helen is able to deliver high quality training and consultancy services to our international audiences."
Phil James
Chief Executive 2012-2016
The Institute of Quarrying
"Helen is a professional motivated individual. She has the ability cover a wide range of subject areas from project work to training and education particularly in the field of asphalt and extractives related industries.
She is extremely knowledgeable and puts her expertise to good use in the UK and abroad."
Julian Smallshaw
Head of Educational Development
The Institute of Quarrying
"We have a long-standing editorial relationship with Helen Bailey who is one of the most well-respected consultants in the UK highways sector.
Helen has contributed to several excellent and well-received Highways Magazine articles over the years and we are honoured to publish any research, updates, and outcomes from her work."
Dominic Browne
Editor
Highways Magazine
"Having worked with Helen over several years I can confidently state that she has significant depth of technical knowledge as well as a strategic view.
She is able to combine her hands-on product knowledge with the emerging trends facing the highways sector and provide senior management with sound guidance as to where best to invest their efforts .
Helen is also an excellent speaker with a thought-provoking yet personal delivery. I am always looking to develop opportunities to work with Helen as she is reliable, professional and enjoyable to work with."
Miles Watkins PhD, BSc(Hons), CEnv, Hon FIQ, FIEMA, ACABE
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"MNCG has commissioned Driven to assist us with numerous projects for national and international companies.
In addition to the breadth of knowledge and experience of their Associate staff, we have found Driven's particular ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry has enabled us to present the widest scope of opportunity to our clients with significant success."
D P Smith
Managing Director
MNCG Ltd
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"An amazing consultant, who has the capacity to work and think outside the box.
She has delivered complex pieces of work, on time and on budget.
Helen has brought into play her contacts across industry and academia to help with my blue sky thinking on innovation and invention."