KAREN KIDDER

You are in my thoughts.

I am just learning of this sad news, today (Jan. 10, 2023). I was updating my resume and contacts and did a Google search for Karen and thankfully, this page came up. She was my manager at McKinsey in the late 80's. She was the best boss I ever had. She stood on her own in integrity and fairness. Upon her first review of personnel matters, she discovered I was paid far less than other department staff in the recruiting department (probably because I'd started as a secretary, but was...

Missing you my dear friend.

The TTN Tuesday Evening Book Group mourns the death of Karen Kidder, who died on February 17, after a long and heroic fight with cancer. Karen joined our group just as she retired from a career at McKinsey & Company. She brought her amazing energy and organizational skills and added fun to our monthly meetings by suggesting that we share dinner featuring the cuisine of the book. Our group was drawn together by Karen’s struggle with her illness, which we fervently hoped she would overcome. We...

I had known Karen for over 30 years and have always appreciated her willingness to share her life with me, even though we lived on different coasts. She never missed sending a holiday card or returning an email or a phone call, even when she was a busy executive at McKinsey. It has been a privilege to know her and to call her a friend. Martin, you had a big job watching over someone who was so loved by so many. Thank you. May the love you feel from others ease the pain a little and know how...

Karen was a remarkable woman of strength, courage, honesty and dignity. Her legacy will continue, she was my "longest" manager and I will always be grateful to her for her high standards and honesty. My deepest condolences to Martin and her Mother.