Our Mentors

Susan Davidson is a Senior Financial Accountant working in financial services across the UK. She’s been fully qualified since 2010 and has experience in both accounting practice and industry.

Susan volunteers as a mentor because she enjoys helping people build confidence and reminding them that it’s okay not to have everything figured out – careers often grow through unexpected opportunities. She aims to create a friendly, safe, and supportive space for young people.

Outside of work, she enjoys running, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her son and her two golden retrievers

Heyyy! I’m a UI/UX Designer (User Interface / User Experience Designer) at Harrods.

My main focus is on design for web across mobile through to desktop. I enjoy creating interesting, engaging and diverse user experiences that are inclusive.I have a background in (physical) Product Design. I’ve always been interested in how people feel about the products that they interact with every day and how as designers we can make a difference and impact people’s lives.If you’re interested in a creative career but not sure what’s out there let’s have a chat!

I’m Suffyan Shariff, a Product Catalogue Data Administrator at Harrods and a proud dad of two.

Being a father has taught me the importance of patience and guidance, and I love mentoring my own children as they grow.

I’ve chosen to volunteer because I want to extend that support to older young people and help them navigate life’s opportunities.

Outside of work, I enjoy football and spending quality time with my family.

Mentoring is a chance for me to give back and make a positive difference.

My name is Zsuzsanna, I work as a Culinary Admin Coordinator at Harrods. I have quite a squiggly career path – I worked as a quality engineer for a few years then I decided to move to the UK, worked as a chef then I started an office job, still working in hospitality.

I am passionate about self-development, sharing practical skills and creating structure.

I would like to volunteer as a mentor to help others navigate their professional journey and overcome challenges. As a mentor I hope to empower others to build confidence and take

Daniel Smyth is a training manager in the beauty industry, supporting teams across the UK to build skills and confidence. He brings years of experience working with diverse groups and enjoys helping people grow through clear guidance and honest conversations.

Daniel volunteers as a mentor because he understands how much difference the right support can make. He connects especially well with young people who are neurodivergent or queer, and creates a space where they feel seen, heard, and encouraged to shape their own path.