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VANCOUVER — Karen Hardie, Vice President of Global Sales for Rocky Mountaineer, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2016 by the Women’s Executive Network.
As an integral member of Rocky Mountaineer’s executive team, Hardie has held several senior positions within the company and is currently responsible for the strategic direction and worldwide sales of Rocky Mountaineer vacations. Her international leadership experience and innovative nature have played a critical role in increasing Rocky Mountaineer’s annual revenue, profitability, and overall market share.
“On behalf of Rocky Mountaineer, I congratulate Karen on her achievement. She is an incredibly deserving recipient for this award,” said Steve Sammut, President of Rocky Mountaineer. “We feel extremely fortunate to have Karen on our team, with her passion for leadership and people development, as well as her international business experience in hospitality and tourism.”
Hardie’s 30-year career path has spanned the globe, with senior positions in Canada, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Karen joined Rocky Mountaineer in 2012 as Director of Sales for the USA and, in 2013, relocated to the company’s head office in Vancouver to work as Director of Global Sales Operations. Two years later, she earned a promotion to her current role as VP of Global Sales, where she restructured the business unit to increase sales, enhance efficiencies, and improve team cohesion.
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