Karen Niovitch Davis

Karen is a seasoned Human Resources professional with 20+ years of experience in the Financial Services sector. Her expertise includes Recruiting, Employee Relations, Performance and Talent Management, Training and Development, and Compensation.

Karen joined Prosek Partners in 2012. She was previously the Director of Human Resources at Third Avenue Management/MJ Whitman, where she established, built and managed the Human Resources function. Prior to that, Karen was at Moore Capital Management, where she was responsible for the recruitment, program development, performance management, compensation and training for the investment professionals and trading teams.

Karen spent the majority of her career with Morgan Stanley, where she served as a Vice President with global responsibility. She had various responsibilities throughout her tenure, including global management of the Human Resources function for the firm’s Equity Research Division. She also headed the Campus Recruiting programs for the Sales, Trading and Research Divisions. Karen also spent time in the Hong Kong office to help develop the Firm’s campus recruiting strategy for China.

She is also qualified to give fashion advice, having started her career as an Associate Buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Karen graduated from Binghamton University, in Binghamton. N.Y., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics and Law.