Karen Davis

Karen Davis joined the Oil Companies International Marine Forum in December 2021 as Managing Director. As Managing Director, she leads the Secretariat to deliver OCIMF’s vision of “a global marine industry that causes no harm to people or the environment” by building a culture of engagement that seeks and encourages diversity of thought, innovation, and an openness to change when promoting best practice within the industry.

A graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Karen Davis is a veteran master mariner with extensive experience in downstream and upstream business gained at ConocoPhillips. She spent 15 years at sea, sailing from Third Mate to Master aboard supertankers carrying crude oil and clean products. 

Karen transitioned from sailing aboard ships to their technical management, and in 2013 became ConocoPhillips’ Global Marine Assurance Manager leading a decentralised team focused on eliminating marine risk. In 2019, Karen was seconded to Qatargas Operating Company as a Limited Senior Adviser supporting OPCO and North Field Expansion Project.

Karen is a member of the Green Award Foundation’s Board. She is also President and founding Board Member of a non-profit organization, First-10-Forward, whose mission is to advance the professional goals of women and girls pursuing non-traditional careers.

Karen Davis became a Trustee with The Mission to Seafarers on 29 January 2025.