Carolann Harding ICD.D is a dynamic leader and team player, that thrives on creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and engagement.

As CEO of SmartICE, Carolann is leading a diverse coast to coast to coast award-winning team, focusing on meeting SmartICE’s social enterprise mandate, strategic directions and social impacts. Working collaboratively with indigenous communities, SmartICE co-designs projects that focus on climate change monitoring, workforce development and traditional knowledge. In May 2023, Canadian Geographic named SmartICE #1 on the list of 20 Canadian Innovations you should know about.

Carolann is currently the Chair of FoodFirst NL and a director on the Pinnguaq Board and Vice Chair of the ICD NL Chapter Executive. Carolann is a graduate from both Memorial and Dalhousie Universities. In 2021, Atlantic Business Magazine, named Carolann as one of Atlantic Canada’s 25 most Powerful Women in Business and was 1 of 3 national finalists in the RBC Women of Influence – Social Change Award – National Impact. 

Carolann’s other accomplishments include: MUN President’s Award for Public Engagement Partnerships, International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award Presented to individuals from around the world whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally, or internationally, Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service Award of Excellence and Youth Entrepreneur of the Year for Newfoundland Labrador.