Karen Valley
About Karen Valley
Karen Valley serves as the Digital Practice Manager (Engineering) at Nationwide Building Society, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in sales delivery and program management, she has accumulated extensive experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Karen Valley has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society since her first tenure began in 2012. She served as Programme Manager from 2012 to 2014, followed by a role as Inception Manager from 2014 to 2016. Subsequently, she worked as Business Analysis Practice Manager from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, she assumed the position of Digital Practice Manager (Engineering), where she continues to contribute to the organization.
Previous Employment History
Before her current role, Karen Valley worked at Orange Personal Communications Services Limited as Head of Sales Delivery from 2008 to 2010. She also served as Programme Manager - Wholesale at Everything Everywhere Ltd from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Sales Delivery at Everything Everywhere Ltd for a brief period in 2010. Earlier in her career, she worked as Programme Delivery Manager at Orange Personal Communications Services Limited from 1998 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Karen Valley earned her BSc Hons in Psychology and Computer Science from the University of Stirling, studying from 1981 to 1986. She furthered her education at The University of Edinburgh, where she completed her PhD in Artificial Intelligence from 1986 to 1990. Her academic background supports her expertise in digital practices and engineering.
Career Timeline
Karen Valley's career spans several roles across different organizations. She began her career at Orange Personal Communications Services Limited, where she worked for a decade in various capacities. After that, she transitioned to Everything Everywhere Ltd, where she held roles for a total of two years. Her journey at Nationwide Building Society includes multiple positions over several years, reflecting her extensive experience in the field.