Karen Kersey is a Founder of Kerage and a senior executive coach and growth strategist with deep expertise in business scaling, strategic negotiation, and systems leadership across global markets. Her work sits at the intersection of high-growth innovation and real-world governance—supporting leaders who are building ambitious organizations under real pressure.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with honours from Dalhousie University and brings a rigorous, multidisciplinary foundation to her work, including a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, advanced certifications in coaching and Human Dynamics leadership, and accreditation as a Director. Her approach is structured, commercially grounded, and human-first—designed to hold up inside complex systems where decisions carry real consequence.

In addition to her role at Kerage, Karen partners as an Associate at Contexis Ltd, serves as a GuruDeveloper at Market Force®, and is an Associate with vNacelle™. She is a respected advisor across multiple industries, including the Web3 space, where she helps leaders bridge rapid innovation with disciplined execution and sustainable governance.

As both a founder and practitioner, Karen is known for translating complexity into clear, actionable strategy—aligning people, systems, and commercial objectives so organizations can scale without losing momentum, coherence, or culture. She works best with leaders willing to challenge assumptions, navigate uncertainty, and build companies that grow with intention.

Karen’s commitment is consistent across all her work: helping courageous leaders achieve meaningful, lasting growth—without sacrificing alignment, velocity, or results.

Karen proudly partners as an Associate at Contexis Ltd, a GuruDeveloper at Market Force®, and an Associate with vNacelle™.