Karen Mckeever

Karen leads Drax human resources (HR) to attract, retain and develop talented and capable people in a diverse, progressive and inclusive workplace spanning the US, Canada, and the UK and across a wide range of operational and professional functions. She also has responsibility for the PMO (Programme Management Office) function, which supports the planning and execution of major projects.

Karen joined Drax as Group HRD in March 2020, bringing strong people and change management skills, alongside substantial experience in the retail leisure, and technology sectors.

Since joining Drax, she has played a significant role in supporting the people aspects of Drax’s COVID19 responses, developing the organization’s D&I strategy and driving operational excellence and efficiency through the People Function.

Karen was previously Chief People Officer for Buzz Bingo and has held several senior HR positions throughout her career at Samsung, CSR, and Dixons Stores Group, as well as having run her own people consultancy business.

Karen is responsible for the Programme Management Office, people development, reward and benefits, HR services and business partnering, resourcing and DEI, and employee engagement areas of the business.