Karen Jones
Karen Jones – Moderator and Wealth Management Commentator
Karen Jones is the founder of Citywealth, a publishing and events company she launched in 2005 to connect ultra-high-net-worth individuals with leading private wealth managers worldwide. Through Citywealth’s editorial, awards programmes, and networking forums, she has positioned the platform as a trusted source of intelligence in the global wealth management sector.
Recognised as a natural communicator and industry commentator, Karen is regularly invited to provide insight on trends shaping private wealth — from family office governance and succession planning to the role of technology in wealth management. She has built a reputation as one of the leading women in wealth management and a prominent voice in advancing women’s visibility in the sector.
Career Background
Karen’s career foundation was in newspapers, spending nearly a decade at The Times and The Sunday Times, before leading Legal Business magazine and its awards. Since founding Citywealth, she has grown it into a respected brand known for editorial quality, prestigious awards such as the Magic Circle Awards, and thought-leadership features with top industry experts each week.
Recognition and Awards
Her achievements include nine Stevie Awards for Women in Business (including two Gold), the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry SME Business Woman of the Year (2024), and the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Karen also holds voting rights for the Lord Mayor of London.
Education and Expertise
Academically, she has studied at London Business School, LSE, and the University of Oxford Said Business School – Women’s Leadership and Fintech furthering her expertise in finance, strategy, and emerging technologies. In parallel to her publishing work, she is Citywealth’s Anti-Money Laundering Officer and is pursuing qualifications in Forensic Accounting, Fraud Examination, and AML.
Wider Interests
Karen’s wider interests include art history, studying at the Courtauld summer school each year, technology innovation, and philanthropy, having supported multiple charities through Citywealth’s events programme. She also holds a strong voice in fintech and blockchain, representing the small percentage of women engaged in the cryptocurrency sector. She completed one of the first Oxford University Said Business School’s fintech exec management courses.
Citywealth Powerwomen Awards – About
Celebrating women’s career progression in wealth management and private client industries.
Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2025 (Presswire)
Coverage of the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA, recognising female leaders across the wealth sector.
In Profile: Karen Jones, Founder and CEO of Citywealth – The Fintech Times
Interview with Karen Jones on publishing, fintech, and leadership in global wealth management.
Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2025 – International
Highlighting international achievements of women in private wealth through the Powerwomen Awards.
Notes from the Editor – Citywealth (Karen Jones)
Editorial insights from Karen Jones on current themes in wealth management and UHNW advisory.
