Karen Parkinson

Karen Parkinson serves as the Global Learning & Development Team Lead at Hogarth, beginning in October 2023, where responsibilities include leading a global team of L&D Business Partners and collaborating with senior stakeholders to align strategic learning initiatives with business objectives. Previously, Karen held various roles in HR, including Interim People Business Partner at MediaCom and Senior People Business Partner at UK Sport, with a focus on driving organizational change, improving productivity, and supporting HR strategy implementation. Experience also includes positions at Turner Broadcasting, Modern Times Group, Gist, and Newsquest, emphasizing employee relations, performance management, and compliance with HR policies. Karen holds a Post Graduate Diploma and a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Hertfordshire and Westminster University, respectively, along with a degree in Business Management from Liverpool John Moores University.