Karen Maxwell Powell
Karen Maxwell Powell is President of Insight Experience and a leadership development professional with 30 years of experience in experiential learning and business simulation design and development. She has been with Insight Experience since 2004 and has worked with domestic and international clients across industries including telecommunications, consumer products, technology, retail, and pharmaceuticals. Her work includes multiple award-winning programs recognized with Brandon Hall Group Awards of Excellence.
As President, Karen leads Insight Experience’s strategy and operations, shaping the client experience, developing the firm’s talent and culture, and delivering financial and operational results. She works closely with clients and internal teams to translate business priorities into simulation-based learning experiences that build leadership capability and accelerate execution.
Previously, Karen was Product Manager for bain.com at Bain & Company, an assistant professor of business at Bristol Community College, and a Key Account Director at Executive Perspectives. She earned a B.A. in Economics and International Studies and an MBA from Bentley University.