Karen Knott

Karen Knott serves as the General Manager of Corporate Communications at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, leading the strategy for both external and internal communications for a workforce of 7,000 employees and acting as a key advisor on brand reputation and crisis communications. Previously, Karen held positions such as Senior Communications Manager at Visionstream, managing communications for fiber broadband installation in New Zealand, and Head of Communications at Youtap. Additionally, Karen has experience as Global Communications & Brand Manager and Corporate Communications Specialist at Spirit AeroSystems, as well as serving as a university lecturer and a consultant in marketing and public relations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English Literature from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Oklahoma.