
Karen Newson
Facilities and Hospitality Manager
Karen joined Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP (AIP LLP)- formerly Norwich Research Partners LLP- in 2010. During her time at Norwich Research Park, she has served as Project Assistant, Operations Assistant and, currently, Facilities and Hospitality Manager. Karen’s responsibilities include managing the relationships between AIP LLP and the Park’s occupiers and project management of refurbishment activity. She also manages reception, hospitality and events in Centrum. Karen’s role additionally involves health and safety and building audits as well as being involved in the tendering process for all major suppliers.
Prior to joining AIP LLP Karen was part owner of a construction business in Spain; overseeing project management and client-supplier liaison in all building projects undertaken across five years. Her background includes high-level admin work in various sectors including the oil industry where she was able to develop her organisation skills that she uses in her current role at AIP LLP