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Karen Etzkorn

Chief Information Officer at QVC Group and Board Member

QVC GroupWest Chester, PA

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Experience40+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Karen Etzkorn became Chief Information Officer of Qurate Retail Group in December 2017. She leads a team that plays a pivotal role in driving long term growth, innovation, and productivity by bringing best-in-class technology solutions that leverage the combined resources and talents of Qurate Retail Group’s worldwide technology teams. Karen previously served as Chief Information Officer for HSN, Inc. (HSNi), which was acquired by Liberty Interactive Corporation in December 2017. She joined HSNi in 2013 and led a multi-year systems transformation of core processes and technologies, which increased efficiency and fostered a seamless integrated experience for HSNi customers. Before joining HSNi, Karen served as Senior Vice President and CIO at Ascena Retail, where she was credited with integrating the IT functions of three brands and consolidating the company’s data centers. Previously, she was Senior Vice President and CIO at Tween Brands, Inc. and held senior technology positions at retailers such as The Home Depot, Williams-Sonoma, Gap, and Limited. Karen is on the Board of Directors for Hibbett Sports, Inc. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • QVC GroupCurrent
    2018–Present· 8 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, IT ExecutiveCurrent
      2018–Present
  • 2013–Dec 2017· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
      2013–Dec 2017
  • Oct 2010–Sep 2012· 1 yr 11 mos
    • SVP & CIO
      Oct 2010–Sep 2012
  • 2008–Oct 2010· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • SVP & CIO
      2008–Oct 2010
  • 2005–Sep 2007· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Vice President, Supply Chain and Merchandising Technology
      2005–Sep 2007
  • May 2001–Dec 2004· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Vice President, Information Technology
      May 2001–Dec 2004
  • Feb 1996–May 2001· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Director, Information Technology
      Feb 1996–May 2001
  • Mar 1986–Feb 1996· 9 yrs 11 mos
    • Senior Manager, Information Technology
      Mar 1986–Feb 1996

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Enterprise ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceERPChange ManagementAnalyticsIT ManagementLeadershipInformation TechnologyCustomer ServiceE-commerceBusiness Process ImprovementData WarehousingCloud ComputingCross-functional Team LeadershipLogisticsBusiness StrategyInventory ManagementIntegrationITILIT Strategy