Helen Bird
Helen Bird is a senior lecturer in corporate governance at Swinburne Law School and an expert in business models and regulatory frameworks. She has provided insights into Chemist Warehouse's unique franchise structure, which allows the company to operate with a family and friends business model. Recently, she commented on the implications of the merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare, raising concerns about competition and service standards in the pharmacy sector.
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Recent news mentions
Helen Bird is the head of prevention at the Butterfly Foundation and has noted changes in eating disorders in Australia.
Alarm raised over reports of eight-year-olds taping stomach flat
Australia· 2026-03-07
Helen Bird, head of prevention at the Butterfly Foundation, discusses the risks of body comparison for teens exercising at the gym.
Strength, discipline and community all benefits of increased participationAustralia· 2025-10-23
Helen Bird argues that focusing solely on the chief executive risks letting Optus off too easily.
Telco faces customer exodus and reputational damage after Triple Zero failureAustralia· 2025-09-23
Swinburne University senior lecturer in corporate law Helen Bird said the sharemarket might deliver a far quicker verdict.
How will Monash IVF bungles affect share priceAustralia· 2025-06-11
Corporate governance expert Helen Bird expressed concerns about the board purge at WiseTech and its implications for investors.
Richard White regains control amid board purgeAustralia· 2025-02-26
Helen Bird described the unique franchise structure of Chemist Warehouse as a 'family and friends business model'.
Chemist Warehouse, Sigma merger creates $32b ASX giantAustralia· 2025-02-13
