Harwich Haven Authority
Karen Purnell currently serves as a Non Executive Director at Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd since October 2022 and as Chair of the Board of Pension Trustees for Harwich Haven Authority since July 2022. Purnell holds a long-standing role as a Non Executive Director at Harwich Haven Authority, with prior UK Secretary of State appointments. From May 2009 to December 2021, Purnell was the Managing Director at ITOPF, overseeing executive management and strategic objectives, and previously held various technical positions within the organization since 1994. Early career experience includes roles such as R&D Chemist at Bradtec Ltd. and Research Chemist at the University of the West of England. Purnell's academic credentials include a PhD in Chemical Physics and a Non-Executive Diploma from the Financial Times. Membership in The Royal Society of Chemistry as a Fellow is also noted.
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Harwich Haven Authority
Harwich Haven Authority is one of the UK’s largest Trust Ports. Our jurisdiction covers the River Stour, the lower part of the River Orwell, Harwich Harbour and a 12 nautical mile stretch of sea leading into the Haven. We provide a Vehicle Traffic Service (VTS) to mariners, conserve and protect the channels into the Harbour and provide pilotage services to commercial vessels using the commercial ports of Felixstowe, Harwich International, Harwich Navyard, Ipswich and Mistley.