Karen Penrose

Independent Non-Executive Director

Karen joined the Board of the Charter Hall Group on 1 November 2024.

Ms Penrose has had an extensive executive career in leadership and CFO roles primarily in financial services. This includes 20-years in banking with CBA and HSBC, and 8 years as a listed-company CFO.

Ms Penrose has been a full-time director and chair of audit and risk committees since 2014, with experience across a range of sectors including property, health, infrastructure, financial services, resources and energy.

Ms Penrose is currently a Non-Executive Director of Ramsay Health Care Limited, Bank of Queensland Limited and Cochlear Limited.

Ms Penrose holds a Bachelor of Commerce (UNSW), is a CPA, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Chief Executive Women.