Karen West

Karen West has been an advisor at Altaris Capital Partners since May 2021. Prior to that, they served as president of Solesis, LLC from July 2018 to May 2021. During their time at Solesis, they were responsible for the company's organic growth and business transformation. Karen also played a key role in Michelin's strategic operating group Executive Committee.

West has a proven track record of success in growing companies and increasing shareholder value. Karen has experience working with global organizations and has developed strong relationships with executives at Michelin.

West is a highly skilled leader with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Karen is a strategic thinker who is able to develop creative solutions to complex problems. Karen is an excellent communicator and consensus builder who is able to get buy-in from diverse groups of stakeholders.

Karen West has a MBA from Lehigh University College of Business, with a focus in business. Karen also has a bachelor's degree in textile design from Philadelphia University. Karen has participated in the Global Leaders Program for Women at Smith - Tuck, and has received a certificate in corporate entrepreneurship from Lehigh University. Karen has also received strategic selling and large account management process training from Miller-Heiman.