Carol Soutar

Carol Soutar is a highly experienced creative leader currently serving as the Head of Creative at Edinburgh Napier University since September 2017. Prior to this role, Carol was the Creative Director and co-owner of Jelly and Gin Ltd, where notable clients included Google, Pinterest, and Diageo. Carol's extensive background also features freelance work as an Art Director for prominent agencies such as McCann Erickson and The Leith Agency, along with a significant tenure as Senior Art Director at Publicis QMP, creating multi-media campaigns for major brands. Educationally, Carol holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from The Glasgow School of Art and an MSc in Advertising from Technological University Dublin. Additionally, Carol has contributed to the advertising community through mentorship and involvement in initiatives like the Creative Coffee Collective.