Carol Ford
Interests
Carol Ford is a passionate advocate for food, farming and the rural economy in Kent and Medway. Through Ford Synthesis Ltd, which she has led since July 2021, she works as a business adviser and sector specialist, bringing together businesses, public bodies and education partners to strengthen the sector's voice and turn shared ambitions into practical collaboration.
As Food and Farming Sector Lead for Kent and Medway and Executive Chair of Produced in Kent, Carol champions local growers, producers and food businesses. Her interests include stronger local supply chains, sustainable growth and the skills businesses need for the future. She is particularly committed to helping young people see the opportunities in agriculture, horticulture and food, and to building closer connections between employers and education.
Her wider contribution spans economic development, employment, skills and place. She serves on the Medway Place Board and is Manager and Director of We Are Medway CIC, the organisation behind Medway Champions. In that role she brings businesses, charities, education, health, local government and communities together to share Medway's story, build relationships and create opportunities for collaboration.
Carol's approach is rooted in curiosity about people and businesses, a willingness to open doors and a belief that progress comes from working together. As a Kent Ambassador, she brings that same commitment to championing the county's food and farming strengths and connecting people who can help Kent and Medway thrive.
Useful Information
Board and leadership roles
- Ford Synthesis Ltd - Director.
- Produced in Kent - Executive Chair and member of the Board of Directors.
- Kent and Medway Economic Partnership - Board member.
- Kent and Medway Business Advisory Board - Board member.
- Medway Place Board - Member.
- We Are Medway CIC / Medway Champions - Manager and Director.
- Fresh Food / Horticulture Employment Task Force Group - Lead and Chair.
Wider local partnerships and advisory involvement
- Kent and Medway Employment Task Force.
- Kent and Medway Council Economic Group.
- Kent Rural Partnership.
- Kent Food Partnership.
- Medway Food Partnership.
- Local Skills Improvement Plan sector advisory work, including support for Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.
Carol's networks connect food and farming businesses with local government, education, skills, health and community organisations. Through Medway Champions she also connects organisations and individuals with a shared interest in promoting Medway and supporting its future.
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordsynthesis
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