About Karen
Executive Leader. Executive Coach.

I know the system. I'm interested in the person operating within it.
I began as a graphic designer, taught myself to code, and moved into strategy, innovation, organisational design and transformation. I've founded a technology company, built businesses and led global teams.
Today I sit on the Executive Leadership Team at M+C Saatchi Group as Global Chief Transformation Officer, responsible for transformation across the group. Before that, I held CEO roles.
Alongside that, I run a deliberately small executive coaching practice through The Change Makers Academy. I've also coached senior leaders through merger, capability build, redundancy, promotion — and the particular difficulty of leading transformation while being transformed.
Qualifications & practice
ICF Member
International Coaching Federation
MSc, Behavioural Sciences
Kingston University · Distinction
Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching
Henley Business School
Experience helps me understand the seat. Coaching keeps my attention on the person.
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