Helen McGarry

Executive Manager Intelligence and Predictive Services · Queensland Fire Department · company speakers →

Helen McGarry is a highly accomplished intelligence professional with a career spanning multiple intelligence agencies and disciplines across Australia, the UK, Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East. Her extensive expertise and innovative approach have established her as a leader in the field, known for building and transforming intelligence capabilities from the ground up.<br /> <br /> As the Executive Manager of Intelligence and Predictive Services within the State Operations Directorate at the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), Helen planned, built, and implemented QFD&rsquo;s intelligence capability&mdash;an entirely new function within the organisation. Under her leadership, this capability has grown from concept to a state-wide network supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making in incident and disaster management.<br /> <br /> Helen&rsquo;s servant leadership style empowers her team and fosters collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Her work has embedded intelligence into QFD&rsquo;s decision-making processes, ensuring timely and informed responses to emergencies. By driving innovation and cultivating a culture of data-driven insights, Helen has made a lasting impact on QFD&rsquo;s ability to protect communities and manage crises effectively.<br /> <br /> Helen remains committed to advancing the role of intelligence in emergency services to address the challenges of an increasingly complex world.<br /> &nbsp;

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