Karen Ovseyevitz

President, Latin America , Porter Novelli

Karen has more than 30 years of experience in corporate communications and public relations. She is responsible for the agency Latin America network overseeing the operation of 18 Porter Novelli agencies in the region, She has led regional programs for clients in technology, health, logistics, consumer and fintech sectors working with teams across the region. She is also in charge of client corporate counsel, crisis management, strategy, planning, training and key media relations. She was appointed President for Latin America in June, 2013. In June 2018 she was appointed Managing Director for PN San Francisco, role that she covered until 2020. Karen graduated from the Technological Institute of Superior Studies of Monterrey-Mexico City Campus in 1990 with a degree in business administration‚ computer systems. In 2000 she completed an advanced management program at IPADE Institute in Mexico City. She was part of Mexican Magazine Expansion "Top Women in Business in Mexico" for 4 years in a row.