Age, Biography and Wiki
Karen Blackett (Karen Tracey Blackett) was born on 7 August, 1971 in United Kingdom, is a British businesswoman. Discover Karen Blackett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
| Popular As |
Karen Tracey Blackett |
| Occupation |
Chair, Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
7 August, 1971 |
| Birthday |
7 August |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous businesswoman with the age 52 years old group.
Karen Blackett Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Karen Blackett height not available right now. We will update Karen Blackett's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Son, Isaac born 2010 |
Karen Blackett Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Karen Blackett worth at the age of 52 years old? Karen Blackett’s income source is mostly from being a successful businesswoman. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Karen Blackett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businesswoman |
Karen Blackett Social Network
Timeline
She is originally from the Caribbean and her mother moved to London to work in the Royal Berkshire Hospital as a nurse in the 1960s.
She grew up around a lot of people from Barbados and other West Indian islands.
Karen Tracey Blackett (born 7 August 1971) is a British Barbadian businesswoman who works in the advertising industry and is the CEO of Group M. She became the Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth in October 2017.
Blackett grew up in Reading with her mother who was a nurse, her bus conductor father and her sister.
Blackett went to the University of Portsmouth and graduated in 1992 with a degree in geography.
After university, Blackett applied for a job advertised as a media auditor with CIA MediaNetwork.
"I got through the first interview and then they asked me to give a presentation on the pros and cons of Sky TV. I didn't get that job but they suggested I talk to someone in media planning. I think it's because I was so gobby."
In October 1995, she continued her career by joining Zenith Media as a senior communications planner and buyer working on the prestigious BT account.
In 1995, she was promoted to the board of directors of the newly merged MediaCom and The Media Business Group Board.
She was later head-hunted by The Media Business Group.
In January 2003, Blackett moved from her business director role to become the marketing director of MediaCom, then, in 2008, became MediaCom's chief operation director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
In 2003 and 2005, she was voted by Management Today as one of the 35 Most Powerful Women Under 35 in the UK.
Blackett is a single mother to Isaac, born 2010, and lives in Chiswick.
She was promoted to CEO of the UK office in January 2011.
Working with Tim Campbell MBE and The National Apprentice Service, in 2012, Blackett launched an apprenticeship scheme at Mediacom for women aged 18 to 24.
Blackett has featured on the UK's 100 most influential black women 5 times, and received an OBE in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to media and communications.
In 2015, she was promoted to chair of MediaCom UK, and, in 2016, named as the company's president.
Blackett has also worked with a life coach for over ten years as she claimed in an interview, has helped her both professionally and personally.
Blackett was the first businesswoman to top the Powerlist in 2015.
She was on the 2015 Radio 4 Woman's Hour Power List of The Top Ten Influencers.
