Carol Schwartz

Carol Judith Schwartz (; born 1955) is an Australian business executive, community leader and philanthropist.

Early life and education Born Carol Judith Besen in Melbourne in 1955,

Career Schwartz began work in the property division of the family business, developing shopping centres in Melbourne and Sydney. She understood the importance of seeking involvement by the community during the planning stages of shopping centres but also during their lifetime.

Awards and recognition Schwartz was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001. She was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2006 Australia Day Honours and was promoted to Officer in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for "distinguished service to the community as a supporter of women in leadership roles, to social justice advocacy, and to business".

Schwartz was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2011. After receiving a Monash University Fellowship in 2010, she was presented with an honorary doctorate by her alma mater, Monash University, in May 2018. In November 2020 Schwartz received the Leading Philanthropist award in recognition of her support for the University of Melbourne's Pathways to Politics Program for Women.