Karen Thomas

Karen led the Mid-Corporate business across the Midlands Region (spanning North Wales, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, and Lincolnshire) where she had undertaken the role since 2022. During her 30+ year career, Karen worked predominantly in Wales but also spent time in the South-West & more latterly The Midlands. Other previous roles include Head of the South Wales Corporate Team. Relationship Director, Business development and risk roles.

Karen took an active role in respect of the Gender diversity strategy for Corporate Bank and has a successful track-record in developing and promoting colleagues. Karen was shortlisted in 2020 and 2021 for the Best professional in Business, in the Welsh Women awards.

Externally, Karen was a member of the Cardiff Capital Region Economic Growth Partnership board that focuses on improving the economic growth, digital connectivity and investment in the region and is a member of the Midlands CBI board.

As part of a military family, Karen spent many of her formative years overseas. She enjoyed travelling and using her languages skills. Other hobbies included golf and personal fitness. She was a qualified aerobics instructor and enjoyed undertaking challenges to benefit local charities.