A seasoned global executive with extensive expertise in scaling high-growth companies, Karen Clarke has led transformative initiatives and teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. With a track record of driving organizational success in technology and SaaS, she has held pivotal leadership roles at Oracle and Anaplan. Karen was part of the Executive Team guiding Anaplan from unicorn status to a $10 billion IPO and Private Equity acquisition by Thoma Bravo.
Karen brings a results-focused, go-to-market (GTM) leadership style that encompasses strategy, sales, alliances, and marketing. Known for her coaching and collaborative approach, she excels at fostering high-performing teams, aligning them with clear goals, and delivering sustained growth in complex, competitive markets.
Karen’s global leadership is reinforced by a robust educational foundation, with a recent MIT certificate on AI for business strategy and executive training from London Business School. Her vision, ability to scale operations, and experience across diverse markets make her a highly sought-after advisor and strategic leader.