Heli Frosterus
About Heli Frosterus
Heli Frosterus serves as the Spectrum Policy Principal at Ofcom in London, having previously held various roles at the Finnish Competition Authority and the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority. She has a strong academic background with master's degrees in Economics, Mathematics, Political Science, and Law.
Current Role at Ofcom
Heli Frosterus serves as Spectrum Policy Principal at Ofcom, a position held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing spectrum policy in the United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include analyzing spectrum usage and advising on regulatory frameworks to ensure efficient use of radio frequencies. Additionally, she works on initiatives that support innovation and competition in the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Authorities
Frosterus has extensive experience in various roles within regulatory authorities. She worked at the Finnish Competition Authority as a Trainee in 2009 and later served as a Research Officer from 2010 to 2012, followed by a position as Senior Research Officer until 2013. She also held the role of Communications Market Specialist at the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (Ficora) from 2014 to 2016. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in competition and communications policy.
Educational Background
Heli Frosterus has a robust educational background in economics, mathematics, political science, and law. She studied at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, where she earned a Master's degree from 2003 to 2010. She furthered her education at King's College London, obtaining another Master's degree in Law from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she studied at Université Toulouse 1 Capitole for one year in 2007.
Work Experience in Banking
Before her regulatory career, Frosterus worked at Helsingin Op Pankki Oyj as a Yrityspalveluneuvoja from 2006 to 2008. In this role, she provided business services and support, gaining valuable experience in the banking sector that complements her regulatory expertise.