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Karen Burns
Consultant to the GTDC, and Managing Director, The Algon Group - "Financial Advisors for Complex Situations"
Karen Burns is the Chief Analyst (Consultant) at the Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC).13 She has an extensive background in technology and business, with an MBA from The Wharton School, where she majored in Finance and Marketing in 1986.4
Burns has a wealth of experience in the technology sector, having held various roles throughout her career. Prior to her current position, she served as VP Marketing at OpenNetwork Technologies, Inc. and Director in other organizations.
At GTDC, Burns contributes to the organization's mission of highlighting the value of member distributors in the information technology channel.2 The GTDC is a worldwide industry association that represents top computer industry distributors and drives over $160 billion in annual worldwide sales of products, services, and solutions through dynamic business channels.2
Burns is based in St. Petersburg and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.3 She is actively involved in industry discussions, particularly around topics such as channel distribution and podcasts related to the technology sector.5