About Karen Barnett

An experienced, pragmatic and commercially focused Head of Human Resources with a successful 20 year track record within Fund Management. As a member of the Executive Committee, I have set and implemented HR strategy to ensure that the desired culture is achieved and aligned to the business strategy. Offering commercial, pragmatic business solutions and advice on a broad range of people matters across the HR life cycle including recruitment, compensation/benefits, learning and talent development, succession planning and culture. I have the ability to confidently influence senior leadership by demonstrating commercial acumen whilst being cognisant of HR best practice to deliver positive outcomes for the organisation. I have high resilience, robustness and an unwavering focus on delivering difficult business outcomes when necessary. KEY COMPETENCIES • Strategic and operational HR leadership • Acquisition and talent management • Organisational design • Culture • Change • Social responsibility