Karene Diene

Karene Diene is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as the Senior Finance Director at Ekō since October 2023, where responsibilities include advising on financial planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making to shape the organization's direction. Prior experience includes serving as the Finance Associate Director at Human Rights Watch and as a Board Member for Stichting Human Rights Watch Nederland, both from June 2019 to October 2023. Karene Diene has held various financial roles, including Financial Reporting Accountant at Edelman and AP Supervisor at UNIQLO, and has demonstrated expertise in accounting and finance since starting as an Assistant Accountant at OBIFIVE in 2009. Educational qualifications include part qualification in ACCA and a DCG degree in Accounting and Finance from Lycee Simone Weil.