After more than 14 years working for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Carole Cochrane was appointed as the group's chief executive at the end of last year.
With 11 months' experience as acting chief executive behind her and much of her career dedicated to providing support and services for carers, Cochrane is well placed to meet the challenge ahead.
Personal experience has also given her a natural empathy for those who care. "As a 27-year-old mum of four - including twins - my husband was diagnosed with cancer and I was thrown into the life of a carer," she explains.
The trust is the largest provider of support services for carers in the UK, offering information, advice and support to more than 20,000 young carers.
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