Karen McDougall

Karen McDougall, CMP, is a seasoned professional in event marketing and management with over a decade of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Global Marketing Event Manager at Kinaxis since February 2025, Karen has a proven track record of developing and executing strategic event plans, managing logistics for conferences and tradeshows, and optimizing event performance for lead generation and ROI. Previous roles include Senior Event Marketing Manager and Event Marketing Manager at MindBridge, where Karen led comprehensive event strategies and managed various marketing projects. Karen's career also includes significant positions at knak., Oxygen Events Ltd., Saba Software, Shaw Centre, Ottawa Marriott Hotel, and Brookstreet Hotel, showcasing a diverse skill set in logistics coordination, stakeholder management, and marketing communications. Karen holds a diploma from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology.