Karen Birner

Karen Birner is a seasoned finance and governance professional, currently serving as the Head of Enterprise Regulatory and Governance Programs at HCF Australia since July 2023. Prior to this role, Birner held various leadership positions at RT Health, including Group Chief Risk and Governance Officer and Group Company Secretary. Experience also includes significant roles at Macquarie Media Limited as CFO and Company Secretary, Finance Director at The iQ Group Global, and Group CFO & Company Secretary at SurfStitch. Earlier in the career, Birner was CFO at BYOjet and Project Manager for ERP Implementation at Ignite Travel Group, alongside extensive financial roles at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University, complemented by training at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.