Katharina Reimer is a trailblazing force in global health advocacy and social impact. As Chief Executive Officer of the Karen Leung Foundation (KLF)—a leading Hong Kong-based charity—she spearheads life-saving initiatives across Asia focused on gynecological cancer awareness, early detection, and equitable access to medical care. Under her leadership, KLF has become a catalyst for change, empowering women and transforming public health outcomes through strategic education and outreach.

A visionary strategist and coalition builder, Katharina is also a Founding Member of the APAC HPV Coalition, a regional think tank driving progress in the prevention and treatment of HPV-related diseases. Her work bridges the gap between policy, science, and community engagement.

With a career spanning continents, Katharina has consistently championed causes that uplift and empower. She played a pivotal role in launching and supporting philanthropic ventures throughout Asia, and earlier served as a strategic media advisor to public sector organizations in the Middle East and Africa. Since relocating to Hong Kong in 2004, she has been a driving force behind initiatives that promote gender equity and social innovation—including her involvement with 100 Women in Finance and the Asian University for Women HK Foundation.

Katharina’s unwavering commitment to social change, combined with her global perspective and strategic acumen, continues to inspire and shape a more inclusive future for women across the region.

Katharina holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of the West of England (Bristol, England) and a Master’s in Economics from the Berlin School of Economics and Law. She has lived in over 20 countries and is fluent in three languages. She currently lives with her husband and their two children in Hong Kong.