Karen O'byrne
About Karen O'byrne
Karen O'byrne serves as the Senior Vice President of Value Creation at Warburg Pincus LLC and has held various leadership roles in finance and management across multiple organizations, including Motus and Modernizing Medicine. She is also an active board member for several nonprofit organizations in Florida.
Work at Warburg Pincus
Karen O'byrne serves as Senior Vice President of Value Creation at Warburg Pincus LLC. She joined the firm in 2022 and has been in this role for two years. In her position, she focuses on enhancing value within the portfolio companies of Warburg Pincus, leveraging her extensive experience in financial leadership and strategic planning.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before her current role, O'byrne held several significant positions. She was the Interim President and CEO at Motus for 11 months in 2022. Additionally, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Motus from 2020 to 2022. Her experience also includes a tenure as CFO and COO at Modernizing Medicine from 2014 to 2018, where she contributed to the company's financial strategy and operations.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Karen O'byrne is actively involved in community service through her board memberships. She has been a Board Member at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 2021. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Trustees at Pace Center for Girls since 2020 and has been a member of the Board of Advisors for the Broward Center since 2017.
Education and Expertise
O'byrne earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida, completing her studies from 1986 to 1989. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution, graduating in 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in finance and leadership across various organizations.
Career Background
Karen O'byrne has a diverse career spanning multiple industries. She worked at Campus Management Corp. as CFO from 2004 to 2008. Her earlier experience includes a role as Sr. Director of Business Planning & Finance at Verio, Inc. from 1999 to 2004. O'byrne's career reflects a consistent focus on financial management and strategic leadership.