Karen leads financial management, strategic planning, procurement and corporate development for the Co-operators group of companies – building high-performing teams and lasting partnerships, and driving profitability in the P&C, Life and Wealth business areas. While helping the organization strike a balance between strong profits and the best interests of Canadians, she ensures that Co-operators can deliver on its co-operative promises, as well as its social and environmental initiatives.
Karen is a member of the Canadian chapter of Accountants for Sustainability (A4S); a global organization of Chief Financial Officers whose purpose is to drive a fundamental shift toward resilient business models and a sustainable economy. The work done with A4S supported the development of Co-operators first-ever climate-related financial disclosure report.
She is a former board member for St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph. Her professional designations include Chartered Director and Chartered Professional Accountant, and she has completed the Harvard Business School Leadership and the Wharton Business School Change Management programs.
She holds a BA (Hons.) and Business diploma from Wilfrid Laurier University.
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