Karen Millrine

Karen Millrine is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience across various leadership roles in notable organizations. Currently serving as the Global Director of Talent at Arup, Karen has driven significant organizational transformations and leadership development initiatives. Previous positions include Head of HR at Marks and Spencer, where Karen led a comprehensive change program impacting approximately 1500 colleagues, and Interim Head of HR at The Co-operative Bank plc, focusing on compliance and operational efficiency. Karen's tenure at Connect Group PLC and Shop Direct involved strategic HR management, talent acquisition, and employee engagement, achieving notable advancements in organizational capacity and culture. An alumnus of the University of Oxford with a postgraduate degree in Retail Management, coupled with a degree in French from the University of Warwick, Karen possesses a strong educational foundation to complement a robust professional background.