Marketing executive Karen Kaukol has joined Graebel Companies as chief marketing officer.

In this role, she will lead the firm’s global marketing efforts, including branding, market research, digital marketing, customer acquisition and retention programs, public relations, event marketing, and new product commercialisation. She will be based at the corporate headquarters in Denver, reporting to George Bates, senior vice president of sales and marketing. 

“Karen is truly an innovative and dynamic marketing leader with a relevant global mindset and clear understanding of Graebel’s vision, culture, technology and value proposition, which uniquely and effectively support our clients’ global talent deployment needs,” said Bill Graebel, CEO of Graebel Companies. “Karen and her team will take the lead in telling this story – and helping us continue to put the customer first – as we build our business and brand worldwide.” 

Most recently, Karen served as senior vice president of global marketing at First Data.  

Photo: Karen Kaukol.