Karen Furlani
Executive Group Director, Risk
Karen was appointed Executive Group Director on 5 February 2024, and is responsible for the management of Worley’s Risk portfolio. With over 15 years in risk management, Karen is passionate about leveraging risk to optimize business performance and fuel strategic growth. She brings significant expertise in risk management combined with a deep knowledge of the engineering and construction industry from her 30+ years of global business experience.
Karen joins Worley from Jacobs Solutions (formerly CH2M), where she was most recently Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management. Prior to that role, she held various risk leadership positions across major projects and industrial sites at Jacobs Solutions. As an engineer, Karen has worked across complex engineering and research functions at the Colorado School of Mines, National Institute of Standards & Technology, and US Peace Corps.
Karen has a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University, and Master of Science, Systems Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. She is deeply committed to cultivating inclusive environments and developing diverse talent for tomorrow’s leadership roles. Karen serves as a board member at the University of Colorado, Boulder Engineering & Management Department, and YWCA Boulder County.
