Karen Odegaard

With extensive technology leadership experience, Karen heads Guidehouse’s AI services—shaping the firm’s approach to AI, machine learning, and automation. Working closely with senior leadership, technology partners, and clients, she spearheads the co-development of cutting-edge, AI-led solutions that empower decision-making and unlock new opportunities.

Karen brings a powerful mix of technical expertise and business insight to her role. She began her career as a software developer and has since held leadership positions at top global technology and professional services firms. Her experience spans AI, data analytics, enterprise and cloud platforms, application development, product strategy, and portfolio management with Fortune 500 clients across commercial and public sectors.

Throughout her career, Karen has excelled in aligning technology strategies with organizational goals to enhance operational efficiency. As AI reshapes the future of business and society, her role represents Guidehouse’s significant investment in building responsible, high-impact strategies and solutions that drive innovation, resilience, competitive advantage, and measurable client impact.