Karen Thorogood

Karen Thorogood has extensive experience in cyber security and operational resilience, serving as a Cyber Security Manager and Operational Resilience Manager at the Bank of England since July 1997. In these roles, Karen manages Cyber Risk Oversight and Business Continuity Management, enhancing Operational Resilience across critical banking functions through effective stakeholder management. Previous positions include Business Change Delivery Manager, Senior Service Manager for Markets, and technical support roles, all contributing to robust IT service delivery for the bank's key operations. In addition to banking expertise, Karen captains a ladies tennis team in the Essex senior Slazenger league.