Carol Judith Schwartz AO (née Besen; born 1955) is an Australian business executive, community leader and philanthropist.
[2] 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.
The first woman in the role, Schwartz made it easier for women to participate by, for example, moving lunch meetings from male-only venues.
[7] 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.