Robert Karen

Robert Karen is an experienced professional in the library and consulting industries, currently serving as Sales Manager at De Gruyter since October 2023. Previously, Robert held the position of Senior Consultant at LibraryLever, a firm dedicated to optimizing business strategies for clients, and also founded Library Lever, which aims to innovate the buying club model for libraries and publishers. Additionally, Robert contributed as an Advisory Board Member for Qwest TV, advising on streaming content strategies, and co-hosted the CommonStacks Podcast, focusing on contemporary library challenges. Prior roles include Vice President at ProConsort, where administration for library consortia was managed, and Sales Specialist at Obvia Corporation, credited with launching a hosted proxy solution for library access. Robert holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder.