Karen Hamberg

Partner | National Clean Technology Leader | Financial Advisory | Chair Emeritus | Director | Trustee |

Karen Hamberg is a prominent clean technology executive with over 20 years of experience in the deployment of clean transportation technologies and related policy frameworks. She currently serves as a Director at TRIUMF Innovations Inc., where she contributes her expertise in corporate strategy, sustainability, and regulatory affairs to advance the commercialization of climate technologies at an industrial scale.1 2

Professional Background

Current Role: Partner at Deloitte Canada since May 2022, focusing on financial advisory services for climate technology commercialization.2 3
Previous Experience: Hamberg held various senior positions at Westport Fuel Systems, where she was involved in corporate strategy and sustainability initiatives from 2001 until December 2020.1 2
Government Involvement: She was appointed to the Government of Canada’s Industry Strategy Council in June 2020, representing the clean technology sector, and served as Chair of the Economic Strategy Table on Clean Technology.1 2

Additional Roles

Chair Emeritus: CALSTART, a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, California, focused on accelerating the clean transportation industry.1 2
Trustee: Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Nature.2
Vice-Chair: British Columbia Regional Board of Directors of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.2

Education

Karen Hamberg holds a Master of Arts degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandon University in Manitoba.1

Personal Interests

Outside her professional commitments, Hamberg is known for her volunteer work, including serving as Chair of the United Way of British Columbia Campaign Cabinet and participating in various community initiatives.1 2