Karen Gordon is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in vendor management and operations across various industries. Currently serving as AVP of Global Technology Vendor Management at Marriott Vacations Worldwide since October 2021, Karen oversees the Vendor Management Office, focusing on performance, contract, relationship, and financial management. Prior experience includes strategic vendor management roles at Guardian Life and UnitedHealth Group, where Karen led teams focused on sourcing and operational analytics. Additional roles include Head of Business Operations at The Gordon Group, Director at UBS, and Associate at Goldman Sachs. Karen holds an MBA from the Forbes School of Business at the University of Arizona and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The City College of New York.