Karen Kowal

Karen Kowal is an experienced executive in the floor covering and office furniture industries, currently serving as the Vice President of Global & Strategic Accounts at Shaw Industries since May 2018. Prior to Shaw Industries, Karen held the position of Strategic Account Executive for Canada at Tarkett and was the Vice President of Sales for Corporate Accounts at CTI Working Environments. With extensive experience as a Global Accounts Manager at Haworth, Karen has worked with Fortune 100 companies to promote adaptable workspace designs. Karen's earlier roles include New Business Development Manager at Preston Living Workspaces and Copier Sales Manager & Sales Trainer at Pitney Bowes. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from McMaster University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.