Karen Brennan
About Karen Brennan
Karen Brennan serves as the Senior Sales Manager of Hospitality for North America at Core Health & Fitness, where she focuses on enhancing fitness and wellness offerings in hospitality settings. With extensive experience in sales and marketing across various prominent hotel brands, she actively mentors students in the hospitality industry.
Current Role at Core Health & Fitness
Karen Brennan serves as the Senior Sales Manager of Hospitality for North America at Core Health & Fitness. She has been in this position since 2023, working from Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she leads business development efforts specifically targeting the hospitality sector. Her focus is on enhancing the health and wellbeing of hotel guests by improving fitness and wellness offerings within hospitality settings.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to her current role, Brennan held various positions in sales and marketing across multiple organizations. She worked at Carlson as the Director of Global Sales and Client Services from 2008 to 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. She also served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Travel and Transport, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, and as the Senior Sales Director for the US Mid-Market from 2019 to 2020. Her experience includes significant roles at BCD Meetings & Events and Campus Cooks, where she focused on business development and sales strategies.
Educational Background in Hospitality
Karen Brennan studied at Conrad N. Hilton College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Hospitality Leadership. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the hospitality industry, contributing to her extensive career in sales and marketing.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Brennan actively participates in mentorship programs aimed at supporting students in the hospitality industry. She mentors students through the AHLA Foundations' Forward: Advancing Women in Hospitality program and participates in Chi Omega’s national mentorship program, ChiO&Co. Her involvement in these programs reflects her commitment to fostering the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Expertise with Global Hotel Brands
Throughout her career, Karen Brennan has gained extensive experience working with prominent global hotel brands. She has collaborated with companies such as Hilton, Hyatt, Westin, Sheraton, Swissotel, Radisson Blu, and Regent Hotels. This experience has provided her with a deep understanding of the hospitality market and the specific needs of hotel guests.