Karen Hannan
About Karen Hannan
Karen Hannan serves as the VP Director of Global Employee Experience at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2010. With a background in HR management at companies like Legal & General and Kimberly-Clark, she specializes in employee engagement, performance management, and global mobility.
Work at Brown-Forman
Karen Hannan has served as the VP Director of Global Employee Experience at Brown-Forman since 2010. In this role, she focuses on managing HR functions within a global, matrix environment. Her responsibilities include overseeing global mobility and job design initiatives, which are essential for effective employee engagement and performance management. Hannan has developed and implemented innovative strategies that enhance the entire employee lifecycle, from talent attraction to retirement, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Before joining Brown-Forman, Karen Hannan held significant HR leadership roles. She worked at Legal & General as the Head of HR for Protection & Annuities from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, she was the HR Director for European Staff Functions at Kimberly-Clark from 2001 to 2008. These positions provided her with extensive experience in managing HR functions and developing organizational effectiveness strategies.
Education and Expertise
Karen Hannan studied Human Resources Management at The University of Salford, where she achieved a CIPD qualification from 1987 to 1990. Additionally, she attended the University of Warwick, earning a BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies/Dramatic Art from 1983 to 1986. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR management, particularly in areas related to employee experience and organizational development.
Background in HR Strategy
With over 14 years at Brown-Forman and previous roles in leading HR functions, Karen Hannan has developed a strong background in HR strategy. She has a proven track record in managing complex HR initiatives and enhancing employee engagement. Her focus on total rewards and organization effectiveness has been instrumental in driving HR practices within the organizations she has worked for.