Karen Bendell

Karen Bendell is currently the Head of Development (Corporate) at Create Charity, utilizing their expertise to empower lives through the creative arts. Karen also works as a Business Mentor at Impact Hub, assisting textile-focused businesses with circular business models. In addition, Karen serves as a Board Advisor at re-universe and Tessiant, contributing to sustainability initiatives in the fashion and textiles sector. Karen Bendell previously founded their own ethical and sustainable scarves brand and has held various leadership positions in the fashion industry, including Interim CEO at New & Lingwood and Head of Brands Division at Prominent (Europe) Ltd. Karen's educational background includes a Diploma in Small Business Financial Management.