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Karen McGinn

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Director Of Commercial Strategy at Brakes UK
📍 Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Karen is the Director of Commercial Strategy at Brakes UK, a creative sales and marketing professional with expertise across the food service and retail industries. People who have worked with her describe her as creative and straight-talking, with a serious "can-do" attitude and a clear vision.

As a guest on a wholesale industry podcast, she discussed market trends and the importance of using data and insights to help independent businesses win.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director Of Commercial Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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Commercial Strategy
Her entire career progression at Brakes UK has been focused on commercial strategy, from Head of Strategy for the Independent Sector to her current Director role.
Food Service Growth
In a 2023 podcast, she detailed how Brakes UK helps its customers win by understanding market trends and providing data-driven support.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Director Of Commercial Strategy
Brakes UK
9-2020 - 11-2021
Head of Commercial Strategy
Brakes UK
5-2017 - 9-2020
Head Of Strategy - Independent Sector
Brakes UK
4-2014 - 9-2020
Director of Retail Development
CPM UK
7-2013 - 4-2014
Business Unit Director - Business Development & Marketing
CPM UK
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