Karen Baker

Deputy Head, Defence Estates Optimisation Portfolio UK Ministry of Defence

Karen embarked on her MoD career in 1999, excelling in project assurance for information technology management. Transitioning to procurement, she showcased versatility before returning to project delivery. Noteworthy achievements include overseeing operational transitions and spearheading key delivery plans. Karen's impact on organisational transformation was evident through implementing efficient project management practices and leading successful business transformation programmes. Currently, as Deputy Head of Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio, she navigates challenges with resilience, ensuring effective portfolio management. Karen's career reflects a passion for project excellence, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership within the Ministry of Defence.

Agenda Day 2

9:30 AM THE UK’S DEFENCE ESTATE OPTIMISATION (DEO) PORTFOLIO

•      Programme updates

•      Current challenges facing the optimisation portfolio

•      Implications of economic fluctuations on the project

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