Originally from Bridgwater, he previously worked at Somerset West & Taunton Council and The Open University in Milton Keynes, where he contributed to enhancing operational efficiency in systems accounting and supported large-scale administrative functions. Karl is a proficient user of Microsoft Excel.

Karl has a particular passion for developing people and producing results which deliver wide ranging benefits such as listening and enabling staff to improve current processes which can enable them to focus on value added activities.

Beyond his professional work, he maintains a balanced lifestyle through board games, keeping active, and exploring the outdoors on long walks.