Nicole Gower

Currently Vice-President Operations at the University of Sydney, Nicole is an experienced senior executive with a track record of successful organisational transformation, dedication to service and effective leadership of high performing teams. She specialises in corporate services, people and culture, change management, digital technologies and enterprise leadership. Nicole is known as a down to earth, persuasive leader and a highly effective communicator. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and belonging. Industry specialisations include Higher Education, Professional Services, Health and Superannuation, with a complementary portfolio of Non-Executive Director appointments, including as Deputy Chair of one of Australia's largest and most awarded superannuation funds. Nicole holds a BA/LLB (Hons) from the University of Technology Sydney and is an accredited mediator and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Nicole is also a graduate of Harvard’s esteemed Advanced Management Program and is an active member of the Harvard alumni.