Karen is a seasoned international leader with 18 years of experience in Strategy and M&A across the Food & Beverage, Industrials, Infrastructure, and Process Automation sectors. She has a proven track record of driving business transformation and growth, having held senior leadership roles at global organizations such as Ameropa Group, Cargill, and A.P. Moller – Maersk.

Throughout her career, Karen has led over 20 M&A transactions and managed investment portfolios exceeding $2 billion at a global scale. She is recognized for her ability to develop complex investment theses, secure high-profile fundraising, and bridge the gap between strategic ambition and operational execution. Her expertise extends to private equity, joint ventures, and digital transformation, consistently delivering value through both organic and inorganic growth strategies.