Karen S.

CEO

Reading, England, United Kingdom28 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven track record in large-scale business transformation.
Expertise in leading cross-functional teams for measurable impact.
Chartered Accountant with extensive financial governance experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Leader in Real Estate and Consulting with a focus on Business Transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business TransformationProgramme & Project ManagementProject ManagementIt Service ManagementFinancial Governance

Other Skills

Advisory BoardsBlock ManagementBusiness Advisory ServicesBusiness AnalysisBusiness ChangeBusiness ConsultancyBusiness ConsultantBusiness ConsultingBusiness ManagementBusiness ProcessBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Process OptimisationBusiness StrategyCRMChange Management

About

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Senior Leader and Programme/Project Manager with a proven track record in large-scale business transformation, change management, and process optimisation across UK, EMEA, and global enterprises. Chartered Accountant (FCMA) with 15+ years of corporate leadership at HP, driving complex defence, public sector, and CRM transformations. Entrepreneurial mindset with 10+ years founding and scaling SMEs in property and consulting, applying corporate rigour to deliver growth, efficiency, and strategic value. Adept at bridging the gap between vision and execution, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business impact. KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE ✅Business Transformation & Change Management – End-to-end programme leadership, stakeholder alignment, and benefits realisation. ✅Programme & Project Management – Complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in defence, public sector, and global CRM. ✅Process Optimisation & Operational Excellence – Lean methodologies, governance frameworks, and continual service improvement. ✅Strategic Leadership – Board advisory, turnaround strategy, and scaling SMEs. ✅Financial & Data Governance – FCMA-qualified with expertise in financial systems, data control, and compliance.

Experience

Vx block ltd

Senior Leader

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · 59 Castle Street, Reading · On-site

Disrupting property management through transparency, compliance, and operational excellence.
⟢Lead strategic vision and execution as Trustee and operational head, driving governance, financial controls, and stakeholder alignment for mixed-use portfolios.
⟢Project leadership: Redesigned service charge models and compliance frameworks, balancing investor returns with resident value (applying corporate-grade transformation methodologies).

Business StrategyProgramme ManagementProject ManagementBusiness ChangeBusiness Process OptimisationLean Thinking+7

Reading property meet

Co-Host

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Reading, England, United Kingdom

The Reading Property is a vibrant and informative event designed to bring together property professionals in the Berkshire area.
⟢Through a combination of expert-led talks, open networking sessions, and engaging speed networking opportunities, attendees have the chance to expand their knowledge, forge valuable connections, and stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the property industry.
⟢With a focus on fostering a friendly and trusting environment, the event provides a platform for property enthusiasts to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on potential opportunities.
⟢Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the property market, The Reading Property Meet offers valuable insights and networking opportunities to help you achieve your property goals.

Kpc property group

Senior Leader (Founder & Strategist)

May 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 10 mos · Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Portfolio of property investment and consulting ventures.
⟢Founded and scaled multiple SMEs in property acquisition, funding, and management, leveraging corporate PMO discipline to drive growth.
⟢Advise business owners on turnaround strategy, operational efficiency, and scalable frameworks (developed proprietary 7-step transformation blueprint).

Programme ManagementChange ManagementProject DeliveryProject ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Strategy+7

Hp

5 roles

Business Change Lead (Defence & Public Sector)

Jul 2010 – Apr 2015 · 4 yrs 9 mos

⟢Led high-stakes transformation projects for UK defence, resolving conflicts, realigning stakeholders, and ensuring governance compliance..

ManagementIT StrategyProgram ManagementLeadershipLean ThinkingStakeholder Management+9

WW Siebel Data Change Control Board Lead

Oct 2006 – Jul 2010 · 3 yrs 9 mos

⟢Designed and governed a global referential data store (RDS), implementing a cross-border governance framework for Siebel seed data.

ManagementLeadershipOutsourcingLean ThinkingCRMStakeholder Management+9

EMEA CRM Senior Consultant

Promoted

May 2003 – Sep 2006 · 3 yrs 4 mos

⟢Directed multi-country CRM consolidation, migrating disparate systems into a single EMEA-wide solution.

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementStrategySiebelBusiness StrategyBusiness Consultancy+7

UK&I Senior Project Manager

Jul 2000 – Apr 2003 · 2 yrs 9 mos

⟢Managed end-to-end Siebel upgrades, bridging business needs with technical delivery through rigorous stakeholder management.

ManagementITILOutsourcingLean ThinkingStakeholder ManagementProject Management+4

IT Project Manager

Jul 1999 – Jun 2000 · 11 mos

⟢Led the UK-wide deployment of Windows 2000 for Customer Services, overseeing planning, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation to ensure seamless adoption.
⟢Certified as MCSE (NT4) during the project, combining hands-on technical expertise with project leadership to drive successful delivery.

ManagementIT StrategyPRINCE2ITILLean ThinkingCRM+8

Michael page

Senior Financial Systems Consultant (located at Compaq now Hewlett Packard)

Apr 1999 – Jul 1999 · 3 mos

⟢Designed and implemented a mission-critical financial reporting system for UK Customer Services, leading scoping, process mapping, and system setup to deliver actionable insights.
⟢Drove alignment between finance and operations, ensuring seamless integration with business needs while optimising reporting efficiency.

ManagementLeadershipLean ThinkingStakeholder ManagementStrategyProgramme Management+4

Telecom security (adt)

Head of Finance and Board Member

Feb 1997 – Apr 1999 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Headhunted to lead finance during critical integration phase.
⟢Board-level financial leadership: Held full P&L accountability for a £10M budget, driving financial strategy, policy, and governance at the executive level.
⟢Post-acquisition transformation: Led the financial systems migration during corporate integration, ensuring seamless alignment with the parent group’s infrastructure and reporting standards.

ManagementLeadershipStakeholder ManagementStrategyFinancial AccountingGovernance+2