Karen Willem
Karen Willem
Karen Willem, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in finance, sales, marketing, and general management, has an excellent track record in companies ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 100 firms. She has been involved in IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities. Karen received her MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business and her BS in Biology from Bucknell University.
Karen's broad range of expertise includes finance, general management, and sales in high-growth or changing environments. She has served on the board of directors at Auburn Symphony Orchestra and Userful and was previously the CFO at SugarCRM, Lilee Systems, iPass, Xsigo Systems (acquired by Oracle), Openwave Systems, Cassatt Corp., iVAST, ViewCentral, and Brio Technology. She also held positions as VP at Network General Corporation, Corporate Controller at Gupta Inc., and Division Controller at Avantek.
Karen's professional achievements are a testament to her versatility, rigorous work ethic, and ability to thrive under pressure. She looks forward to taking on new challenges that enable her to leverage her skills and make an impact in the business world.