Carolyn Miller started as Chief Executive of Merlin in January 2005, just days after the Asian tsunami prompted the organisation’s largest ever emergency response. Since then, she has built on Merlin’s longer-term programmes and policy work, as well as overseeing other emergency responses, most recently in Libya, Liberia/Ivory Coast, Pakistan and Haiti.

Carolyn has more than 20 years experience in international development and humanitarian work. She previously worked as a Director (Europe, Middle East and Americas) at the UK Department for International Development and as Director of Programmes at Save the Children.

She has lived and worked in countries affected by conflict, including Nicaragua and Mozambique, and has managed a variety of large international programmes. Carolyn has also worked in various positions within local government.