Karin studied at the University of Oviedo and finished her degree in computer science in 1994, specialising in systems support. She started with the Group at RHI in 1997, first working in the commercial execution team and then she transferred to the IT on-site support in Oviedo as a Regional Site Service Coordinator where she continues to work as a senior site coordinator. Karin has been appointed as an Employee Representative Director by the Spanish Works Council.