Nicole is a Certified Practicing Accountant, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle.

Nicole is currently the founder and owner of a full-service marketing agency with notable clients across Australia and internationally. Her entrepreneurial vision saw her become the new owner and publisher of the Newcastle Weekly and more recently the Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle Magazine.

With a diverse accounting and management career spanning port operations, global law firms, marketing and publishing, Nicole contributes extensive communication, financial and strategic experience. Her non-executive experience delivers leadership in corporate governance and risk management.