A digital consultant with over 25 years experience as a Developer and Agency Director, she is actively preparing regional businesses for the AI era, digital literacy and inclusion.
Her technical background runs deep; she was one of the first professionals in the UK to earn the Google Mobile Sites certification. During the pandemic, she leveraged this expertise to deliver mission-critical e-commerce webinars with the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, supporting SMEs in their shift to digital-first models.
Today, Caroline occupies a central role in the regional ecosystem:
Strategic Advisor:- Employed within the non-profit sector, she delivers key digital support programmes for regional businesses on behalf of the North East Combined Authority (NECA) and with Enterprise Nation.
Social Impact Leader:- As Director of Get Kraken CIC and a North East BIC peer mentor, she tackles digital inclusion and entrepreneur loneliness.
Community Architect:- Founder of Kraken Networking and MarTech North East (featured in Bdaily).
A passionate advocate for the next generation, Caroline serves as a STEM Ambassador, providing mentorship to students in across the region.