ABOUT
KAREN TODD
Karen Todd is a Human Resources Executive and Consultant with over 18
years experience in organizations taking leading edge positions in change
management and employee engagement.
Over twelve years with a large
Canadian Bank she held a
variety of Senior HR Consulting positions operating as a strategic business
partner with the most senior leaders of many line and staff functions
including:
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Karen is an expert on helping organizations implement change,
transform organizational cultures, and increase change resilience.
In her most recent corporate role as Vice President, Human Resources,
for a personal lines home and auto insurance company in Canada, Karen
transformed the HR function from a transaction oriented “personnel
function” into a value-add, strategic human resources function involved
in business performance consulting activities throughout the company.
She played a key leadership role in changing the “command and control”
culture of the organization to one of employee engagement and service
passion. Karen and her team supported managers and employees at all
levels to implement several large changes which contributed
significantly to returning the business to profitability in record time.
She also supported the organization through an acquisition.
Karen has coached hundreds of people who agree she has made a positive
difference to both their organization, and to the personal and
professional lives of individuals at all levels.
“I firmly believe that I am still here today because of your guidance
and help…I always knew I could turn to you for advice and you were
always willing to give it. It is ironic that the best piece of advice you
ever gave me was one of my first dealings with you. It was “never be
afraid to ask for help.” I’ve never forgotten that and I have used it
both inside and outside of the office. I have also not been afraid to
pass that advice on to others.”
- Tom Wilson, Vice-President, Underwriting & Production , Liberty
Insurance
Company of Canada
“Thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow and develop. You have
taught me so much. Not only have you been a teacher, a mentor, a leader
– you have also been a friend. You are an inspiration! The impact you
have had on the employees and this organization has been significant. We
wouldn’t be where we are today without you.”
- Elaine Zapotoczny, Human Resources Consultant, Liberty Mutual
Insurance Company
“If I had to write about the influence you have had on my life, it would
take the shape of a novel. Because of you I have developed skill sets to
propel me into this new world.”
- Carol Duffy, Manager, Learning and Development, TD Insurance
“The sense or community you created in this company will live on.”
- Lois Pinder, Call Centre Supervisor, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company
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Karen holds an Honours B.A. in Political Science & Economics from York
University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto.
She lives with her three stepsons Adam, Matthew and Thomas and her
daughter Meghan. Karen recently became a grandmother when her oldest
stepson Michael, and his wife Kristi, welcomed little Emmett to their
family.