Smita Elmore has over 20 years of experience in strategy, leadership, consulting, and coaching. She has worked with people from over 40 countries and across a diverse range of organisational contexts – from UN agencies and charitable organisations, to FTSE 50 companies across industries such as Financial and Professional Services, Global Agrichem and Pharmaceuticals, Multimedia and Manufacturing – Smita has developed deep expertise in enabling people to have the confidence and competence to shape and navigate dynamic environments, influence wide groups of stakeholders and balance competing priorities. She works with energy, pragmatism and a balanced focus on both the people and organisational ambitions.
Beginning her career in International Human Rights, Smita worked directly with survivors of civil war and marginalised groups, advocating for change at both the individual and systemic levels. This formative experience shaped her passion for empowerment, justice, and transformative leadership. It shaped her approach that even in extreme situations people really are capable of challenging and supporting each other to deliver more than the sum of their parts and Smita has built on this by working with clients to inspire systemic change, combining empathy with results-driven strategies.
In addition to her consulting work, Smita is an Associate at the Møller Institute, where she contributes to leadership development programs for leaders at all levels and has been a Visiting Faculty Member at London Business School (LBS), for the MA and MBA Finance helping leaders of the future embrace change and handle conflict.
Qualifications include a BA in US and Latin American Studies and a MA in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies, along with specialised professional development in Executive Coaching with a focus on Diversity, Systemic Transformation and supporting foundation in Psychotherapy. These qualifications empower Smita to offer a people-oriented approach to coaching and consulting, ensuring leaders not only achieve business goals but also foster inclusive, resilient cultures.
Smita is known for her collaborative, empathetic, and solutions-oriented approach. She works best in environments where open communication, mutual respect, and integrity are valued, and thrives on helping clients build strong, empowered teams that can adapt to an ever-changing world.
Outside of work, Smita values continuous learning and is deeply committed to fostering inclusive leadership. Her warm, approachable personality combined with their intellectual rigor creates a unique blend that allows her to work with individuals and organisations from all backgrounds. Above all, she believes that true leadership stems from the ability to inspire, motivate, and elevate others to reach their full potential.