Carol Smith

Carol Smith is an experienced business mentor and consultant currently working with Simply Support and volunteering with the Help to Grow scheme. With a strong background in business development, Carol has held key positions such as Business Development and Operations Manager at County Durham Community Foundation, Commercial Director and Deputy CEO at North East Counselling Services C.I.C., and CEO of Relate North East. Educational qualifications include an MA in Marketing from Northumbria University, a Diploma in Business Management from The Open University Business School, and a BSc in Applied Chemistry from Northumbria University. Recognized for both strategic leadership and operational efficiency, Carol has a proven track record in fostering organizational growth and enhancing service delivery.