Karen Schonfelder

Karen Schonfelder is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in ethics and compliance across various industries. Currently serving as the Ethics and Compliance Program Lead at QatarEnergy since August 2017, Karen has been instrumental in promoting ethical business conduct and developing foundational policies for the organization. Previous roles include leading the development of ethics programs at ATCO Group and acting as Head of Compliance Program Office at SNC-Lavalin, where significant process improvements were implemented. Karen's career began with a strong financial background, including director-level positions at TELUS Communications and audit experience at PwC. Additionally, significant international exposure was gained while overseeing compliance at CNOOC International across multiple countries. Karen holds a Master's degree in Anti-Corruption Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Calgary.