Karen Haugsnes

Karen Haugsnes is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and strategic initiatives across various industries. Currently serving as the Director at Nscale, a leading AI hyperscaler in Europe, Karen previously excelled as Financial Controller at CTS Nordics AS and Chief Financial Officer at Empower AS, where financial strategies were crucial for startup financing and innovation. Prior roles include Director of Budget and Grants for Richland County Government, where Karen played a pivotal role in implementing a biennium budget, and earlier positions as Senior Financial and Budget Analyst and Budget Analyst II. Educational foundations include a Bachelor's Degree in Economics with a minor in Business Administration from Presbyterian College. Karen is also a certified Pharmacy Technician.