Karen develops and builds Origin’s sponsor relationships, leads deal origination marketing initiatives, and has oversight of the firm’s thought leadership content with a view to elevating Origin’s profile in the North American middle market. Prior to joining Origin in March 2020, Karen was the Director, Communications at FirePower Capital where she led and executed the firm’s brand and content initiatives, and built relationships in the Canadian mid-market.
With previous experience that spans M&A, corporate banking, production financing, institutional equities analysis, and children’s book writing, Karen understands how to learn about and master new subject matter, and communicate clearly on complex topics. The network that she has built through her experience, and her understanding of the issues that arise in the mid-market, enable Karen to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, from investors and service providers to business owners, in the mid-market ecosystem.
Karen holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, and an LLB from the University of Toronto.
