Karen Owen

Karen Owen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in marketing and brand management across the beauty and spirits industries. Currently serving as the Chief Growth Officer for European & Pacific Developed Markets at Kraft Heinz, Owen previously held roles including Chief Marketing Officer at LIPTON Teas and Infusions and Global Director Reserve at Diageo, where significant sales and profit growth was achieved through strategic brand initiatives. With expertise in business turnarounds, brand strategy revitalization, and innovation processes, Owen has a strong record of delivering impressive results, including substantial marketing efficiencies and revenue growth. Owen's career spans over two decades, with foundational roles at Procter & Gamble and Coty, complemented by academic credentials in Chemistry from the University of Oxford.