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Karian Lewis-King

Energizer · DISC type I
Global Head of People & Talent at Automata
📍 United Kingdom

Karian Lewis-King is the Global Head of People & Talent at the lab automation startup, Automata. She has rapidly progressed within the company, shaping its talent strategy during significant growth phases. Described by colleagues as incredibly smart, resourceful, and compassionate, she holds a BS in Business Management from Prifysgol Aberystwyth University.

Outside of her professional life, Karian is driven by a passion for "People, Pilates, and the Planet. " This suggests a strong interest in human connection and community, a commitment to physical wellness through Pilates, and a conscious focus on environmental sustainability.

She has a unique personal mantra of being passionate about "People, Pilates, and the Planet, " highlighting her core values.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Global Head of People & Talent
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Karian shows up

Believer
Informal
Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Karian cares about

Scaling Teams
Leads the people and talent function for a rapidly growing startup, including expanding the company's first engineering team into the US market in Boston.
Lab Automation
As a key leader at Automata, she is deeply involved in building the teams that are pioneering the future of laboratory automation and robotics.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Global Head of People & Talent
Automata
3-2022 - 7-2025
Head of People & Talent
Automata
11-2020 - 4-2022
People Lead
Automata
5-2016 - 7-2018
Talent Acquisition Manager
ROLI
2-2015 - 5-2016
Talent Consultant - DevOps
Next Ventures
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2014
BS Business Management with Marketing
Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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