Karen Marklew
Chief People Officer Tropic
Karen Marklew is Chief People Officer at Tropic, a leading agricultural gene editing company developing sustainable crop varieties to support global food security. With extensive HR leadership experience across high-growth start-ups, agriculture, life sciences, and pharmaceutical R&D, she partners with executive teams on organisational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, and leadership development. As a member of Tropic’s Senior Leadership Team, Karen is passionate about building high-performing cultures that enable innovation, growth, and long-term business success.
Seminars
In this quick-fire session, attendees will be split into tables. Each table will be hosted by an HR leader who will share the secrets of their most high-impact LEAP; you then get the
opportunity to question the host before moving on to your next.
- The Evolution of Employee Experience in a Technology-Enabled Workplace
- How HR Leaders Can Future-Proof Their Organisations by Building Cultures That Compete on Speed, Agility & Cost as the Centre of Gravity in Global Innovation Shifts
- The Impact of AI on Candidate Experience
- How HR Evolves From Start-Up Agility to Scalable Governance Through Clinical Growth
- Breaking the Silence During Change to Build Trust & Navigate Uncertainty
- Attracting Engaging & Developing Talent as Flexible Working Expectations Continue to Rise
