Karen Walker

Karen Walker is a seasoned compensation professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Compensation Partner at Allen Institute since September 2023, Karen proactively collaborates with business partners to address compensation issues and leads salary planning cycles. Previously, Karen held the position of Director of Global Compensation & HR Ops at RealNetworks from 2011 to 2023, where responsibilities included overseeing global compensation programs, HR compliance, and benefits across 15 countries. Karen's earlier career includes roles such as Manager of Global Compensation Programs and Senior Compensation Analyst at GroupHealth Cooperative, Senior Analyst in Rewards at Washington Mutual, and Senior Compensation Analyst at T-Mobile USA and Safeco. Karen holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin.