Karen Reeds

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Group Head of Data Product, Strategy and Operations at Hiscox

East Cowes, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Karen Reeds is the Group Head of Data Product, Strategy and Operations at Hiscox, focused on unlocking business value from data. Her career spans data governance and management roles at Quilter and SSE plc. People who have worked with her describe her as highly skilled, passionate, and intelligent, with a rare clarity of vision.

Outside of work, Karen is focused on personal well-being and enjoys physical challenges such as running and cycling, having participated in a run and training for a 100-mile bike ride. She is also a strong advocate for women in her field, actively participating in events like "Women in Data. "

She finds beauty and reflection in the London cityscape, often taking time to appreciate the view from a reflective sphere near her office.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Strategic Planner

Long-term Focused

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Data Value Realization
Her professional headline and roles at Hiscox, Quilter, and SSE consistently focus on translating data into tangible business value and strategic assets.
Data Governance
She has extensive experience developing and delivering data governance and management objectives across multiple business units at both Quilter and SSE plc.
Women in Data
She actively participates in and posts about her attendance at "Women in Data" events, showing a clear passion for supporting women in the industry.

Media Appearances

Karen has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Group Head of Data Product, Strategy and Operations at Hiscox
3-2025 - 2-2026
Group Head of Data Visualisation, Reporting and Self Service at Hiscox
11-2020 - 3-2025
Head of Data at Quilter
9-2019 - 11-2020
Data Governance Specialist at Quilter
3-2018 - 9-2019
Senior Business Analyst (Deputy Head of Data Management) at SSE plc

Education

1998 - 1999
Education details unavailable from Havant College

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Exp : 22 Location : East Cowes, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Group Head of Data Product, Strategy and Operations at Hiscox
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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Karen

Personality Compatibility


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