Professor Karen Ashworth
Operational Risk & Crisis Recovery
Professor Karen Ashworth is widely recognized for her expertise in operational risk and institutional crisis recovery. Her research and publications focus on practical strategies for managing and recovering from disruptions. Karen’s teaching is marked by a direct, pragmatic style, grounded in real-world lessons and industry collaboration.
Karen’s experience comes from steering institutional teams through operational
crises, from technology failures to market disruptions. She’s consulted on
recovery plans for pension funds and advised boards during periods of
organizational uncertainty. Her hands-on approach is informed by a deep
understanding of how small failures cascade into large losses.
In the classroom, Karen pushes participants to analyze the root causes of
operational shocks, not just surface symptoms. She’s known for her case-based
teaching, blending industry examples with lessons learned from her own crisis
management roles. Karen mentors participants on building resilient frameworks
that anticipate—not just react to—operational risks.