Karen Hanks

Karen Hanks, CPC, CTL

Project Manager

Karen Hanks is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across the food & consumer goods and supply chain sectors. Her core strengths include driving organizational transformation, optimizing operations, and developing strategic frameworks that deliver sustainable growth. She has successfully led multiple M&A integrations, managed P&L responsibility of $400 million, and consistently achieved 10-15% annual cost savings while exceeding business objectives.

As a value-driven leader in supply chain optimization and business transformation, Karen brings deep industry expertise in food, consumer goods, and logistics sectors. She offers strategic guidance on operational excellence, ESG implementation, and sustainable growth strategies, drawing from her extensive experience with major corporations including Cargill, ConAgra Brands, and transportation leaders like CSX and Burlington Northern.

Throughout her career, Karen has consistently delivered results by developing and implementing strategic frameworks that balance growth with profitability. Her leadership has been instrumental in multiple successful M&A integrations and business transformations, where she effectively connected diverse stakeholders and built high-performing teams.

Karen’s board experience spans various sectors including food industry (Kalle Group), healthcare (Warm Hearth Inc.), and transportation. Her ESG Competent Board certification and experience with diverse governance committees position her as a valuable asset for private equity portfolio companies seeking sustainable growth and operational excellence.
She holds certifications in supply chain management and completed executive education at Harvard Business School, including the Advanced Management Program and Women on Boards.