Karen James leads Palladium’s Natural Capital Business in APAC, where she works with our global team dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for businesses. With a versatile career spanning engineering, IT, banking, finance, consulting, governance, and global development, Karen brings over 30 years of experience to her pivotal roles across various sectors.

Karen is a Wiley published author and a renowned systems thinker and creative problem solver, known for her ability to develop solutions in the most challenging environments. Her extensive career has taken her across the United States, England, and Australia, where she has travelled widely to address complex technical and social issues. Karen’s work reflects her deep commitment to sustainable development and her unique ability to drive impactful change across diverse industries and geographies.