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Karen Dykstra
Director/Board Member at
GARTNER, INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Ms. Karen E.
Dykstra is an Independent Director at Atlassian Corp., a Lead Independent Director at Gartner, Inc. and an Independent Non-Executive Director at Arm Holdings Plc.
She is on the Board of Directors at Atlassian Corp., Gartner, Inc., ARM Ltd. (United Kingdom) and Arm Holdings Plc.
Ms. Dykstra was previously employed as an Independent Director by Boston Properties, Inc., a Chief Financial Officer, Director & Executive VP by VMware LLC, an EVP, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer by AOL, Inc., a Chief Financial Officer & Administrative Officer by America Online, Inc., a Partner by Plainfield Asset Management LLC, a Director, Chief Operating & Financial Officer by Plainfield Direct LLC, an Independent Director by Crane LLC, and a Chief Financial Officer & Vice President by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. She also served on the board at Crane Co. and Sirius Computer Solutions LLC.
She received her undergraduate degree from Rider University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 13,002 ( 0% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-07-30 | |
GARTNER, INC. 0.03% | 2026-06-30 | 17,551 ( 0.03% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
| 2025-12-01 | 4,338 ( 0% ) | 438 203 $ | 2026-07-30 |
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Karen Dykstra active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GARTNER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-11-30 |
| ARM HOLDINGS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2022-08-31 |
| ATLASSIAN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2025-04-13 |
Arm Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Arm Ltd. (United Kingdom) SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops semiconductors and software platform for IP solutions | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-25 |
Former positions of Karen Dykstra
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VMWARE, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2023-11-26 |
| BXP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-19 |
| AOL, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2015-06-30 |
America Online, Inc.
 America Online, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Director of Finance/CFO | 2015-06-30 |
Redco Corp.
 Redco Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures engineered industrial products | Director/Board Member | 2012-11-14 |
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Private companies
Connections
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16
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides technology-based HCM, cloud-based platforms and HRO & HR outsourcing services | Technology Services |
Redco Corp.
Redco Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures engineered industrial products | Producer Manufacturing |
Gartner, Inc.
 Gartner, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online research, conference consulting and advisory platform | Technology Services |
BXP, Inc.
 BXP, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which develops, owns and manages office spaces | Finance |
Plainfield Asset Management LLC
 Plainfield Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plainfield Asset Management invests primarily in the stocks and convertible equities of small-cap companies. | Finance |
Plainfield Direct LLC
 Plainfield Direct LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment & financial services | Finance |
Oath, Inc.
 Oath, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media technology company | Commercial Services |
Arm Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Arm Ltd. (United Kingdom) SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops semiconductors and software platform for IP solutions | Electronic Technology |
Sirius Computer Solutions LLC
 Sirius Computer Solutions LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT solutions, hardware, software and technology services | Technology Services |
VMware, Inc.
 VMware, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software for cloud computing, security and app modernization services | Technology Services |
Fairleigh Dickinson University
 Fairleigh Dickinson University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rider University
 Rider University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
America Online, Inc.
America Online, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Atlassian Corp.
 Atlassian Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software and collaboration tools | Technology Services |
Crane Co.
 Crane Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells engineered components & electronic products for aerospace, defense and space industries | Electronic Technology |
Arm Holdings Plc
 Arm Holdings Plc SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops chips, CPUs, processors and software related to computers | Electronic Technology |
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