A graduate of the NHS Financial Management Training Scheme Karen worked in several NHS organisations in London, including Guy’s and St Thomas’, Northwick Park and St Mark’s hospitals.
She then worked at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals for 12 years from 2002, holding a number of posts including Interim Chief Financial Officer. Karen joined the Trust in February 2014.
In 2019, Karen was named Finance Director of the Year in the National Healthcare Finance Awards.