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Karen Rolleston

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Director at KAW AI Advisory
📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Karen Rolleston is a Director at KAW AI Advisory, specializing in translating complex AI concepts into practical governance, risk, and strategy frameworks for boards. A Chartered Director with a Master of Technological Futures, she helps leadership teams navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence with clarity.

Her primary passion outside of her corporate advisory work is veteran advocacy. Karen serves as the Chairperson for the Veterans Advisory Board in New Zealand, advising the government on how to better support former service members. She is also a former Army reservist.

Unique fact: Karen is an amateur columnist and enjoys writing about local history, architecture, and art for the Timaru Civic Trust.

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Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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AI Governance
Her core professional focus is advising boards and leadership on implementing AI within governance, strategy, and risk frameworks, moving them from uncertainty to clarity.
Veteran Advocacy
A stated passion project, she is the Chairperson of New Zealand's Veterans' Advisory Board and a former Army reservist, dedicating time to supporting veterans.
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Career

Work history

4-2019
Director
KAW AI Advisory
8-2025
Chair Technology & Digital Comittee
Vertical Horizonz New Zealand
5-2024
Independent Director
Vertical Horizonz New Zealand
1-2021
Syndicate Chair
The CEO Institute
9-2021
Chair People and Culture Committee
Apprentice Training New Zealand
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Education
6-2023 - 11-2024
Master Technological Futures
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2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Auckland University of Technology
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