Karen Ortabas

Karen Ortabas, PHR, is an experienced Human Resources professional with a robust background in the retail sector. Currently serving as the Director of Human Resources for North America DTC & Global Licensing at Tory Burch since December 2018, Karen has also held various roles within the company, including Director of Human Resources for North America Retail Stores and Senior Manager of Human Resources for North America Outlet. Prior experience includes positions at Gap Inc. as Senior Human Resources Generalist, JCPenney as Human Resources Manager for the flagship store, and Victoria's Secret as Associate Experience Manager, where the focus was on enhancing the associate experience. Earlier roles include HR/Store Manager at Kohl's and various management positions at Target, where responsibilities spanned HR, talent management, and operational efficiency. Karen holds a BA in Fine Arts with a double major in Art History and French, alongside a minor in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.