Karen Smedley

Karen Smedley is an experienced professional in food safety and quality management, currently serving as the Integrity Program Assessor for Asia and the Pacific at Foundation FSSC since February 2016, where responsibilities include ensuring compliance with FSSC22000 requirements. Previously, Karen held various roles at The Coca-Cola Company, including Food Safety Program Manager, focusing on enhancing global food safety practices, and Audit Process Manager, where audit programs for several regions were managed. Other notable positions include Lab Manager and Quality Audit Manager at Coca-Cola South Pacific, as well as significant roles at SGS Yarsley and Nestlé. Karen holds a BSc in Food Science from London South Bank University and a postgraduate certificate in Management Studies from the University of West London.