Karen Meenderink

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Volunteer at CIRDIC

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Overview

A former senior BDO leader with extensive experience in global tax strategy and business development, holding a Distinction MBA from the University of Warwick. Now retired from corporate life, she applies her strategic skills as an advisor and active volunteer in the non-profit sector.

Following her retirement, she has dedicated her time to community-focused volunteering. She actively supports the Churches in Reading Drop in Centre (CIRDIC) by providing meals and also volunteers with ABC To Read, an organization focused on childrens literacy.

She has a keen interest in the role of taxation in addressing climate change and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

ESG & Tax Policy
Frequently shares content on how tax policy can be used to drive positive outcomes in sustainability, climate change, and responsible business practices.
Community Volunteering
After retiring, she became an active volunteer, providing meals for a drop-in center and supporting children's literacy through ABC To Read.
Youth Education
Serves as an advisor to Working Options in Education and volunteers to help children with their reading, showing a passion for supporting the next generation.

Media Appearances

Karen has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Volunteer at CIRDIC
5-2023 - 3-2025
Advisor at Working Options in Education
1-2023
Volunteer at ABC To Read
4-2019 - 3-2023
Director for Strategic Projects - Global Tax at BDO
6-2011 - 3-2019
Head of UK Streams and Private Client Services: Business Development and Marketing leader at BDO LLP

Education

1990 - 1991
MBA (Distinction) from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
1975 - 1978
Economics with Econometrics (First) from The University of Sheffield

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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Karen

Personality Compatibility


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