Karen is currently the CMO of IBM Consulting, the management consulting unit of IBM. Karen took on this role in April 2022. She oversees the marketing and communications functions for IBM Consulting and has led the rebranding and positioning of the business since the spinoff of Kyndryl.
Prior to this role she was leading the global media and demand strategy functions for IBM. She has held numerous marketing, thought leadership and Go to Market strategic leadership roles at IBM.
She has a passion for data-driven marketing and using analytics and insights for creative storytelling. She has more than 25 years of experience in defining digital growth strategies, product marketing, demand generation, analytics, and market insights. Her experience spans across sectors including technology, media, entertainment, telco, retail, and financial services.
Prior to joining IBM Karen held marketing and management consulting positions at American Express and PwC Consulting where she worked with companies including: The NY Times, Showtime, Verizon, Disney.
Karen has an undergraduate degree from Emory University, and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.
Karen lives in New York City with her husband and two children and enjoys running, skiing, and reading in her down time.