In this episode of Growing Golf, we sit down with Karen Proctor, Sales Director - Head of APAC for Textron Specialized Vehicles in Asia. Karen shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Saudi Arabia to becoming a vocal advocate for women leaders in the golf industry. Now based in Singapore, she brings a wealth of international experience and a passion for leadership and diversity. We discuss: - Karen’s early life and international background: Karen's upbringing in the Bahamas, Saudi Arabia, and England, and how it shaped her global perspective. - Career Beginnings: Her initial steps into the hospitality industry, working in hotels, and her unexpected transition into the golf sector. - Challenges and Growth: The early challenges Karen faced, her approach to leadership, and her development into a confident industry leader. - Gender Diversity in Golf: Karen’s experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, the importance of representation, and her advocacy for diversity in the workplace. - Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI): Insights into the dedicated leadership program and its impact on young professionals in the golf industry. - Mentorship and Networking: The significance of mentorship in Karen's career and practical advice for young professionals looking to advance in the golf industry. Useful links McKinsey: How Inclusion Matters: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-wins-how-inclusion-matters ‘Greater visibility of golf careers needed’: https://www.syngentagolf.com/greater-visibility-golf-careers-needed Follow our guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-proctor/ Connect with us: Web: https://www.syngentagolf.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngenta-golf/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/syngentagolf If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends in the golf community. Don’t forget to subscribe to Growing Golf for more inspiring stories and industry insights! Thank you for tuning in to Growing Golf. Stay tuned for our next episode where we continue to explore the people, stories and strategies that are shaping the future of golf.

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