Biosite appoints Karen Sum as UK Managing Director

Karen joins Biosite with nearly 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Most recently, she was Head of Global Account Management at GEZE, where she led a global department for key client account management, building business-wide processes to improve customer experience and profitability.  Before that, she spent a number of years at Saint-Gobain Group, occupying various management roles in their contracting and distribution businesses.  

At Biosite, Karen will be focused on driving commercial growth in the UK, with a clear aim of being customer-focused and delivering the best possible customer experience.   

Karen comments: "I’ve seen first-hand the continually developing need for improved site safety and security in my time in the industry. It is a privilege to join a company focused on this important responsibility and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to support Biosite UK through this next phase of growth. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and being part of the team.”  

Richard Eastburn, Senior Vice President and Head of Construction (Biosite), adds: “I am pleased to welcome Karen to the Senior Leadership team at Biosite as we continue our growth journey and cement our position as a market leader in the construction industry. The role of UK Managing Director will further support our mission to deliver the best possible customer experience, with a clear focus on optimising critical touchpoints in the customer journey, from sales to service.”  

Biosite is a market leader and innovator in biometric access control and workforce management software solutions for the construction industry. Biosite is backed by ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions.