Karen Peel

Evaluator
DISC Type : dsc

Senior Data Programme Manager at HM Revenue & Customs

Kendal, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Karen Peel is an experienced Senior Data Programme Manager and transformation consultant with over 25 years of experience across retail, IT, and financial services. Educated at the University of Hull, she specializes in delivering change through Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies. Colleagues describe her as tireless, proficient, and having amazing attention to detail.

Outside of her professional work, Karen is deeply involved in her local community as a trustee for charities focused on supporting families and parents, such as Outside-In Cumbria. She actively promotes volunteering and fundraising for local causes in the Kendal and South Lakeland area, demonstrating a strong commitment to community service.

Karen serves as a trustee for at least two local charities, actively fundraising and encouraging community and corporate support.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Data Programme Management
Her current and recent roles at HM Revenue & Customs and Bupa Global have focused on managing large-scale data programmes.
Community Support
Acts as a trustee for Outside-In Cumbria and the Kendal Parent Network, actively encouraging local volunteering and fundraising.
Agile Transformation
Her consultancy background highlights extensive experience in delivering business change and transformation using Agile and other structured methodologies.

Media Appearances

Karen has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Senior Data Programme Manager at HM Revenue & Customs
4-2025 - 7-2025
Interim Consultant at Fletchers Group
8-2024 - 2-2025
Data Programme Manager at Bupa Global
12-2023 - 8-2024
Interim Transformation Consultant at Matalan
10-2023 - 12-2023
Associate Consultant at Colehouse Group

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Hull
1992 - 1996
BA 2:1 (Hons) from University of Hull

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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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