Association of Business Mentors (ABM)
Karen Thompson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the beauty industry and business management. As the Managing Director of Beauty Secrets Ltd since September 1999, Karen has successfully led a multi-award winning, multi-site business, overseeing all aspects including HR, staff training, financial control, and customer service. Additionally, since April 2023, Karen has been a Volunteer Associate of Business Mentors with the Association of Business Mentors, participating in the Government’s Help to Grow scheme. Previously, from August 1989 to August 1999, Karen contributed as a Senior Executive Officer at the Department of Trade and Industry, where involvement in the fast track development programme included supporting UK companies in export initiatives and implementing HR development strategies. Educational qualifications include A levels from Brighton and Hove High School and further studies at Crawley College.
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Association of Business Mentors (ABM)
The Association of Business Mentors (ABM) is the professional association improving and professionalising business mentoring in the UK. Through member training and accountability, the ABM improves access to highly experienced business mentors and coaches and promotes the value and benefit of engaging professional business mentors to the UK business community. This means that those seeking business mentors can be confident in the quality of the mentoring they receive from an ABM member. Find out more and become a member www.associationofbusinessmentors.org