Karen Lippitt
Job title: managing director.
Age: 39.
Born: London.
Lives: Brighton.
Status: Single.
Education: The Italia Conti StageSchool in London.
Path to career: Started career in travel with American Airplan in reservations from 1976-78. Ended up as manager of “Villas with Pools” brand. Started the Villa Agencyalongside Patrick Wrigley in 1984 with eight properties – now have approximately 100.