Starkey's Karen Spaeth Honored with MSP Business Journal 2026 Women in Business Award

Karen Spaeth. EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN — Starkey announced that Chief Marketing Officer Karen Spaeth has been recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree, recognizing influential female leaders for their professional accomplishments as well as civic engagement across the Twin Cities community....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change to clinical practice; this is a business community recognition announcement.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Recognition of senior women leaders at major hearing aid manufacturers highlights the growing influence of women in audiology industry leadership, which may signal evolving corporate culture at key companies.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Karen Spaeth of Starkey honored with the MSP Business Journal 2026 Women in Business Award.
02Award is presented by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, not an audiology-specific body.
03Starkey is one of the largest US-based hearing aid manufacturers.
04No product or clinical announcements accompany this news.
05Award reflects business leadership rather than clinical or research achievement.

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