Karen Rawson C Mgr
About Karen Rawson C Mgr
Karen Rawson is the Director of Product Management- Regions at Cision in London, England, with extensive experience in product management and business development across various educational and technology sectors.
Current Role at Cision
Karen Rawson C Mgr currently serves as the Director of Product Management - Regions at Cision in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the regional product management strategies. Her focus involves optimizing product lifecycle management and ensuring alignment with business development goals.
Previous Experience at GL Education
Before joining Cision, Karen spent two years from 2020 to 2022 at GL Education as the Head of Product Management. During her tenure in the London Metropolitan Area, she led product management initiatives, contributing to the development and optimization of educational tools and resources.
Career Journey
Karen Rawson C Mgr has an extensive background in product management and business development. Her previous roles include Senior Product Manager for Further and Higher Education Software at Capita Education Software Solutions (2018-2020), Product Manager at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (2016-2018), and Collaborative Innovation Consultant at Swansea University in 2016.
Educational Qualifications
Karen holds a Professional Diploma in Digital Transformation Management from University College Dublin (2022). She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Education Management & Training from Trinity St Davids (2004-2008) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre/Theater from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (1986-1989). Additionally, she has qualifications from the Chartered Management Institute (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 2016-2017) and the APMP Association of Project Management (APMP Level D Practitioner, 2012).
Expertise in Product Management
Karen has developed a comprehensive skill set in product management, including mapping customer requirements to tailor product visions and development strategies. Her expertise also extends to implementing strategically agile approaches that leverage performance evaluations and data-driven insights for optimized transformation initiatives. Furthermore, she has demonstrated proficiency in market diversification strategies and B2B/B2C sales acumen to ensure sustained business growth.