Karen Webster

Karen is the CEO of MPD and has worked extensively with some of the leading players in the payments, B2B and technology sectors to architect, ignite, and commercialize innovation. She also serves as a member of the board for several emerging companies in the payments, mobile, and technology sectors, including PaySimple. Her work is focused on helping these innovators develop and implement sustainable business strategies.

Karen is a frequent speaker and author of numerous articles on the sources of innovation, strategy, loyalty, product design/bundling, and pricing and platform strategies. She is a frequent keynote speaker on these topics and, for example, has moderated or spoken at CTIA for many years. Karen also served as an adjunct faculty member at her alma mater, John Hopkins University.