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Karen Niovitch Davis’ Biography

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Karen Niovitch Davis is Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer at leading communications firm, Prosek Partners. Karen is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and compensations. She also oversees training and development, as well as performance and talent management.

Before her role at Prosek, Karen worked as Director of Human Resources at Third Avenue Management, where she was influential in setting-up, developing, and running the Human Resources department. As Senior Human Resources Relationship Manager at Moore Capital Management, Karen oversaw recruitment, program development, performance management, as well as compensation. Additionally, she facilitated training and development for the trading teams and investment professionals at the firm.

During her tenure at Morgan Stanley, Karen worked as Vice President of Human Resources, where she had a range of functions on a global scale. Karen ran Human Resources for the company‘s Equity Research Division internationally and also led Campus Recruitment for the firm’s Sales, Trading and Research Divisions. In addition,... Karen Niovitch Davis is Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer at leading communications firm, Prosek Partners. Karen is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and compensations. She also oversees training and development, as well as performance and talent management.

Before her role at Prosek, Karen worked as Director of Human Resources at Third Avenue Management, where she was influential in setting-up, developing, and running the Human Resources department. As Senior Human Resources Relationship Manager at Moore Capital Management, Karen oversaw recruitment, program development, performance management, as well as compensation. Additionally, she facilitated training and development for the trading teams and investment professionals at the firm.

During her tenure at Morgan Stanley, Karen worked as Vice President of Human Resources, where she had a range of functions on a global scale. Karen ran Human Resources for the company‘s Equity Research Division internationally and also led Campus Recruitment for the firm’s Sales, Trading and Research Divisions. In addition, Karen supported Morgan Stanley’s Hong Kong office in implementing the Campus Recruitment program in China.

Karen is the author of the important article titled "Why You Should Write Down Your Company’s Unwritten Rules", published in the Harvard Business Review. In it, she underlines the importance of organizations being aware of the unwritten practices that are ingrained in their company culture. Even in company cultures that are built upon solid, accepted norms, she says, it is a good practice for leaders to assess the unstated rules, behaviors, and expectations from time to time.

Karen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law from Binghamton University. moreless

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It’s Not About the Career Setback; It’s About the Comeback

Karen Niovitch Davis, Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer at Prosek Partners, shares a personal story about a career setback she faced. While a setback can be a difficult and disheartening experience, Karen shares some key ideas on how one's reaction to a setback is what matters most.

Karen Niovitch Davis’ Background

Prosek Partners

Partner & Chief Human Resources Officer

May 2017 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Prosek Partners is a leading global marketing and communications firm based in the United States. The organization is specialized in the financial and B2B industries and distinguishes itself with a deep understanding of its clients' business needs.

Prosek Partners

Chief Human Resources Officer

Apr 2012 - Present

New York, NY, USA

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Karen is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, training and development, employee relations, performance and talent management.

Third Avenue Management

Director of Human Resources

Nov 2008 - Apr 2012

New York, NY, USA

Third Avenue Management is a mutual fund company established in 1986 with its headquarters in New York. The firm aims to discover undervalued businesses with valuable assets and prospects of generating value over the long term.

Moore Capital Management

Senior Human Resources Relationship Manager

Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

New York, NY, USA

Moore Capital Management is an international investment management corporation based in New York. The firm offers its services to companies as well as high-net-worth individuals and makes investments into international public equity and fixed income markets.

Morgan Stanley

Vice President, Human Resources

Jun 1997 - Jul 2007

New York, NY, USA

Morgan Stanley is an American based investment bank and financial services organization that was founded in 1931. The firm has offices in over 42 countries and more than 55,000 employees worldwide, they service corporations, governments, institutions as well as individuals.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Associate Buyer

1995 - 1997

New York, NY, USA

Saks Fifth Avenue is chain of high-end department stores that is owned by Hudson’s Bay Company since 2013. The chain is synonymous with luxury and carries an assortment of designer merchandise for both men and women. The Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store is located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.

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Media

Partner and Chief HR Officer Karen Niovitch Davis Talks About the Unwritten Rules in Business

Interview

Aug 2021

New York, NY, USA

Building on her piece in Harvard Business Review, Karen Niovitch Davis joins the Unwritten Rules podcast to discuss why companies should write down their unwritten rules and the impact they can have on a company’s culture, retention, and more. She also offers advice for managers and company leaders on how to navigate these rules across the organization.

Insights from a CHRO: Prosek Partners’ Karen Davis

Interview

Mar 2020

Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

In this interview, Karen Niovitch Davis discusses the many ways to harness the people power of the financial-services sector, the challenges facing HR, and how COVID-19 has impacted the world of HR.

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Publications

Navigating AI’s expanding role in the world of HR

Contributor

Feb 2020

Karen offers her thoughts on AI trends that will have a significant impact on the workplace and workplace culture. She discusses Prosek Partners' Pluto, a D&I platform that uses proprietary blockchain and privacy technology to foster a safe and inclusive workplace.

Why You Should Write Down Your Company’s Unwritten Rules

Author

Oct 2019

New York, NY, USA

In ‘Why You Should Write Down Your Company’s Unwritten Rules’ Karen Davis explains why companies should be more aware of the unwritten rules ingrained in their culture. She expands on how standards should regularly be reviewed in order to ensure that employee behavior aligns with the corporation’s vision. Karen deliberates on how disregarding this could become detrimental to the organization.

Karen Niovitch Davis’ Education

Binghamton University

Bachelor of Arts, Politics, Philosophy & Law