Karen Hung

Karen Hung is currently serving as the Director of ESG Policy & Research at Export Development Canada since September 2021. Previously, Karen held significant positions at Global Affairs Canada, including Global Practice Lead for Venture Capital and Senior Policy Analyst for Multilateral Affairs. Experience also includes serving as the International Liaison Officer for the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and as Second Secretary for Political Affairs at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations. Karen's career began in the Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade as a Foreign Service Officer, contributing to various policy advisory roles. Prior to this, Karen worked as a Senior Analyst at KPMG US and as an Assistant Manager at KPMG. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Political Sociology from The London School of Economics and Political Science, Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, and a Bachelor's degree in Administrative Studies from York University.