Karen O'Brien Chartered Fcipd

Karen O'Brien is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in strategic human resources management. Currently serving as Chief People Officer at Buro Happold since August 2017, Karen leads the HR strategy for organizational change and oversees global reward and HR operations. Prior to this role, Karen was Head of HR at Mace, providing support to over 1,500 staff in various sectors, and served as Senior HR Business Partner at Laing O'Rourke, notably contributing to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station project. Earlier in the career, Karen held the position of HR Manager at BAE Systems, demonstrating a strong foundation in HR practices across diverse industries. Karen O'Brien is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD).