Karen Straw (CEnv MIES) is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as Environment Systems Manager at East West Railway Company since August 2021. Prior roles include Environment Manager at Atkins, where responsibilities involved leading environmental aspects of the TransPennine Route Upgrade and managing multi-disciplinary teams for various projects. Earlier, Karen held positions at Amey as Senior Environmentalist and at Northern Gas Networks in several roles, including Environment Strategy Manager, where compliance with ISO standards was a key focus. With a Bachelor's Degree in Science & the Environment from De Montfort University, Karen has built a robust career emphasizing environmental management, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement.