Karen May
Chicago, ILRegion: US Mid-West
Karen May is a proven business leader with over 35 years’ experience in the consumer products and healthcare industries. Her impressive track record of driving successful, largescale business transformations and performance through leadership of large, global, human resources organizations is further backed by her extensive VP-level finance and controller experience. As a result, Karen skillfully delivers results with a keen eye to the financial performance of the business.
Key Positions
- EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Mondelēz International and Kraft Foods Inc.
- Corporate VP and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Baxter International Inc.
- VP/Controller Hospital Supply Division, VP Internal Audit, and International Controller, Baxter International Inc.
Board Positions
- Ace Hardware Corporation
- Alcon Inc.
- MB Financial Inc. (former)
- LSA Variable Series Trust – an investment company of the Allstate Insurance Co. (former)
Key Industries
- Consumer Products
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
Core Strengths
- Business Transformation
- Acquisition Integration
- Change Management
- Organization and Leadership Development
- Talent Management
- Executive Compensation and Succession
- Financial Controls and Performance
