Karen Aurisch

Karen Aurisch is an accomplished professional in the geology and energy sectors, currently serving as the Manager of Strategy Planning and Performance at Origin Energy since November 2019. In this role, Karen leads a team focused on developing strategic growth initiatives and evaluates investment opportunities while ensuring accurate financial and operational performance reporting. Karen's extensive experience includes positions as a Staff Geoscientist at Origin Energy, where valuable data on exploration history and competitive benchmarks were provided, and as a Geoscientist with BP, focusing on post-exploration evaluations in offshore Angola. Earlier career roles include Senior Geoscientist at Origin Energy, where lead evaluations were conducted in offshore New Zealand, and as a Graduate Geologist at Woodside Energy, contributing to successful appraisal campaigns through seismic interpretation. Karen earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from The University of Queensland, further establishing a strong academic foundation in the field.