Karen M. Golz is a prominent finance executive and corporate director with extensive experience in financial management and governance. She served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Symantec Corporation from 2006 to 2012, where she oversaw global financial operations, investor relations, and strategic initiatives during a period of significant growth and transformation for the cybersecurity firm. Prior to Symantec, Golz spent over two decades at Ernst & Young, rising to the position of partner, specializing in audit and advisory services for technology and financial services clients. Her career has been marked by a focus on financial reporting, risk management, and corporate compliance, earning her recognition as a leader in corporate finance. Currently, Golz serves as an independent director on the board of Cognex Corporation, a provider of machine vision systems, where she chairs the Audit Committee and brings expertise in finance, accounting, and governance. She has also held directorships at other public companies, including Teradyne, Inc., and has been involved in various advisory roles. Golz is known for her commitment to ethical governance and diversity in boardrooms, contributing to audit, compensation, and nominating committees across her tenures. Her professional insights have been sought in industry forums on topics like financial strategy and regulatory compliance.