Karen started in the music business booking bands and DJ-ing at Leeds university. In the late 80s, she took a job at Rough Trade Distribution climbing the ladder in a male-dominated sector by asking the right questions and learning the numbers. In 1990, she used her redundancy to start Key Production, which specialises in the design and manufacture of Vinyl CDs, DVDs and cassettes plus bespoke packaging for both music and a growing list of other industries.
Through first organic growth and then a series of acquisitions that added knowledge and expertise to the company, Key Production Group now comprises 56 people at four offices in England and is the leader in its field.
Karen has been the driving force behind Moving the Needle, an initiative focussing on supporting women in the music industry.
She has also built and owns a sustainable Hotel in Nicaragua and mentors as well as speaking at schools and universities.
What a delight it was to speak with Karen! We really hope that you enjoy this episode.
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