Karen Askwith
About Karen Askwith
Karen Askwith serves as the Global TiO2 Process Safety Manager at Venator Materials Plc and has extensive experience in the chemical engineering field, including roles at Huntsman and SABIC.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Karen Askwith serves as the Global TiO2 Process Safety Manager at Venator Materials Plc. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's commitment to safety and quality in titanium dioxide production. Her role involves overseeing process safety management and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Professional Experience at Huntsman
Since 2016, Karen Askwith has worked at Huntsman as the Technology and Quality Manager in Greatham, Hartlepool, United Kingdom. In this role, she is responsible for managing technology and quality initiatives, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and product quality within the organization.
Previous Positions and Responsibilities
Karen has held several significant roles in her career. She worked as a Project Manager from 2013 to 2016, and as a Senior Process Engineer from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Development Manager at SABIC for one year in 2010, and as a Production Manager at Tarmac for one year in 2009. Her experience spans various aspects of process engineering and project management.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Karen Askwith earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University. She studied from 1998 to 2002, gaining foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in process safety and engineering.
Early Career at Invista
Before her more recent roles, Karen worked at Invista as a KA Optimiser from 2002 to 2009. This position allowed her to develop expertise in process optimization and management, contributing to her professional growth in the chemical engineering field.