Karen Budell

Karen Budell is an experienced Chief Marketing Officer currently leading marketing efforts at Totango, following the merger with Catalyst in February 2024. Budell is an official member of the Fast Company Executive Board, providing insights on customer success and marketing strategy. Additional roles include being an executive member of Pavilion and a board member for the Dean's Board of Advisors at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago. Previously, Budell held significant positions at Momentive.ai, Google, Workday Adaptive Planning, Saba, and Imagination, where leadership in brand marketing, digital customer experience, and content strategy were demonstrated. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from the Quinlan School of Business and a B.A. in Comparative Arts & Literature from Washington University in St. Louis, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism.