Coral M.

Full statement

Carroll: A Proven Leader. A Committed Neighbour. A Councillor Who Delivers.

Coral has over 15 years of experience across government, global business and community leadership. She brings a rare combination of practical expertise and genuine local commitment. She is standing for Old Coulsdon to deliver the expertise this ward deserves.

She has built policy that matters. She holds a Master's from the London School of Economics and began her career on the path to becoming a diplomat, working on economic policy after working in Westminster for an MP on education legislation to help children succeed.

She has served business interests. She has worked cross-sector with businesses large and small. She led digital strategy at the world's largest technology consulting firm before working with London fintech startups and founding her own Artificial Intelligence venture.

She is a community advocate. Coral built a grassroots women-in-technology organisation, where she helped thousands of women access skills and careers. Her work earned her distinguished accolades and awards, alongside participation at the World Economic Forum and audiences with Heads of State, championing women at the highest levels.

Since making South Croydon her home, Coral has wasted no time advocating for local issues. She serves as a Director of a local residents' association, has co-led efforts to hold a rogue local developer accountable, and successfully pushed the council to improve digital services for residents. A lover and protector of nature and green spaces, she spends her free time gardening with her young son and walking her dog through the local woodlands.

Coral is standing for Old Coulsdon because residents deserve a councillor who combines real expertise with genuine commitment to this neighbourhood — delivering practical results and putting the community first.