Karen Murphy Email Address

Chemical Industry Specialist and Work and Life Professional Speaker

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I'm lucky to pursue my passion in work and life. I've continued my technical career as an engineer and I share my life experience through my own business, Work/Life Pursuit. • Retired Principal Industry Specialist, Chemical Sector, for the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank. Now available for special projects. • Provide Work/Life workshops and Mastermind groups to corporations, trade associations, and women and generational employee resource groups (WorkLifePursuit.com) Background: Specialty Chemical Executive experienced in P&L, Operations and Corporate Risk Management. Principal Chemical Industry Specialist for the International Finance Corporation arm of the World Bank. Immediate past role as VP Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) at Ashland Inc. and Management Representative for Board EH&S Committee. Involved in risk management and due diligence for major acquisitions enabling strategic decisions for enhancement of shareholder value. Broad functional experience in the chemical industry includes Research, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Quality and EH&S. Business management roles with P&L responsibility. Plant Manager/President of manufacturing subsidiary. Travelled internationally in Europe, South America, India and Asia. Technical background in Chemical Engineering with an MBA. I'm available to serve as a Board Director where risk management, operations and P&L experience provides value. (See link for board resume below) Wonderful husband and 4 amazing daughters who keep me grounded in all that life has to offer.