About

Nicole O'Brien is a highly experienced executive leader and social entrepreneur based in the Greater Sydney Area, Australia. She currently serves as the Director of Operations at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). With a strong background in building meaningful brands, marketing, communications, commercialization, financial management, and sustainability initiatives, Nicole is known for her strategic and hands-on approach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, an MBA from Macquarie University, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Nicole has dedicated her career to improving the lives of people and communities through collaborative problem-solving to achieve sustainable growth and impact. Her previous roles include CEO of Fishburners, Director of Corporate Services at ACON, and Non-Executive Director at the AIDS Trust of Australia.

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