Karen is responsible for corporate communications, brand management, strategic marketing, internal communications, sponsorships, as well as the bank’s sustainability efforts in corporate volunteerism, and championing social enterprises through DBS Foundation. She leads media and issues management efforts across the DBS Group and is responsible for managing and enhancing its brand positioning with a consistent brand identity across all businesses and markets, including Singapore, Greater China, South and Southeast Asia.

Karen has over 30 years’ experience in corporate branding, marketing and communications for financial institutions. She is also a board member of DBS Foundation which nurtures social entrepreneurs across the region, enabling them to scale and enhance social impact through their innovative and sustainable businesses.