Karen Richardson

Executive Leadership Coach & Advisor

Helps organizations and Boards cultivate leaders who thrive in fast-changing environments.

25+ years of leadership experience at GE

Expertise in talent management, succession planning, and organizational development

Former Global Portfolio Lead for Leadership at the Peak, Center for Creative Leadership

Works across industries including aerospace, fintech, healthcare, and food service

Experience & Clients

GE Leadership: Designed and implemented GE’s shift from formal talent reviews to real-time feedback, now widely adopted across industries

Focus Areas: Talent planning, leadership development, cultural change, and performance management

Clients: Global organizations spanning multiple sectors, with emphasis on preparing leaders for rapid change

Education & Credentials

Background in business and finance, with strong quantitative and strategic expertise

Personal & Philosophy

Believes talent planning is holistic, starting with the individual and scaling to the enterprise

Combines strategic insight with hands-on executional experience

Connect with Karen to strengthen your leadership pipeline and

build an accountable culture.