Karen Beddows

Managing Director

Karen has been involved in Quantic since its infancy. Her first-hand, broad and extensive FMCG experience boosts everything we offer. She has a passion for commercial capability development and measures success primarily in terms of helping individuals and teams to realise their full potential.

With an energising style, she continues to lead client programmes around the world which connect cutting edge, contemporary thinking in both customer and category with the latest team-learning dynamics and opportunities.

As our Managing Director, she also continually supports, develops and grows the Quantic team. Thanks to her, we are always client-centric and proud to deliver the best possible client results in every scenario.

Away from her desk, Karen loves to recharge her batteries by biking through the UK and European countryside, relishing all their varied sights and sounds.

What would you want to say about yourself to an influential person if you only had a few seconds with them?

I take pride in being seen as an inspirational and motivating consultant and MD who brings out the very best in people.

Where do your best ideas come from?

Paying close attention to the world around me and being exposed to different perspectives.

What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?

Focus on progress, not perfection.