Karen Chetty

Karen Chetty is an experienced environmental manager with a robust background in environmental management and sustainability across multiple sectors. Currently serving as the Environmental Manager at Tharisa since August 2017, Karen oversees various environmental, social, and permitting activities throughout the project development lifecycle, ensuring legal compliance and fostering stakeholder relationships. Prior to Tharisa, Karen held the position of Group Environmental Manager at Keaton Energy, where responsibilities included developing environmental management programs and ensuring legal compliance across company activities. Earlier roles as Group Water Specialist at Lonmin Plc and Senior Water Quality Advisor at Rand Water involved managing water strategies, monitoring compliance with legislation, and engaging with stakeholders. Karen's career began as an Environmental Scientist at SRK Consulting, focusing on water management plans and environmental assessments. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Durban University of Technology.