Karen has worked with British brands with craftsmanship at their core for 25 years, including as general manager of Walpole and founder of Keysmith.  Her introduction to QEST was through a Johnnie Walker whisky project, involving more than 60 craftspeople, for the QEST Diamond Jubilee Appeal.  Karen edited the QEST Magazine for three years, continues to manage Johnnie Walker’s support of the charity and its scholars, and is the author of QEST book, A Celebration of British Craftsmanship.