Karen Adams

Karen Adams, MBA, ICD.D, currently serves as the CEO of WCB Nova Scotia and holds board member positions with the True Patriot Love Foundation and the Canadian Capital Markets Association. With extensive leadership experience, Adams previously led Fundserv Inc. as President & CEO, steering a significant technology-driven transformation, and served as President & CEO of Alberta Pensions Services Corporation, improving employee engagement dramatically. Adams's notable career at HSBC included various executive roles across international markets, overseeing significant banking operations. Educational credentials include an MBA in International Finance from The University of British Columbia, along with advanced leadership training from INSEAD and the Institute of Corporate Directors, among others.