Nicole Nichols
Executive Vice President, Communications & Strategy @Harpo Productions
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Vice President, Communications & Strategy @Harpo Productions
Los Angeles, CA, US
Serve as chief communications strategist, advisor, and spokesperson for Oprah Winfrey, managing all interviews, statements, investment communications, paid speaking opportunities, licensing requests, real estate inquiries, philanthropic opportunities, and political engagements • Oversee Winfrey’s corporate relationships and investments with partners including WW (9-figure exit), True Food Kitchen, Oatly, Apple TV+, Netflix, and CBS, as well as Oprah Daily, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, Oprah’s Book Club, the Oprah Winfrey book imprint, O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Oprah Podcast• Lead earnings call preparation, risk mitigation strategy, brand building, and corporate development, which has led to the expansion of Winfrey’s diversified portfolio across media, CPG, and technology• Direct all awards and press for major film (The Color Purple, Selma) and TV projects (Adele: One Night Only, Oprah with Harry and Meghan)• Manage philanthropic activities for Winfrey, including The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, and all other donations and outreach
EDUCATION
California State University-San Bernardino
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT NICOLE NICHOLS
Nicole Nichols brings 30 years of strategic leadership to founders, CEOs, public figures, and private equity firms ($50B+ AUM) across media, consumer retail/CPG, and technology. Through her firm, Nengari Consulting, she works closely with companies and leaders around the world to drive enterprise value within complex governance environments.As Chief Communications & Strategy Officer for Oprah Winfrey’s global enterprise, Nicole oversees business strategy, brand positioning, board and investor relations, and corporate development across a diversified portfolio spanning media, CPG, and technology that reaches millions around the globe. She has structured and managed investments and strategic partnerships with brands such as WW (9-figure exit), True Food Kitchen, Oatly, Apple TV+, and Netflix, among others. She also architected and launched Winfrey’s streaming and digital content initiatives, bringing renewed growth to Winfrey’s media empire and resulting in over $100M in partnerships and sponsorship agreements. Her coalition-building spans public, private, and nonprofit sectors, where she has orchestrated multi-stakeholder initiatives involving corporate leaders, government officials, and community organizations. She has also driven philanthropic impact at scale within youth development, education, and healthcare equity. She is a speaker on topics including digital transformation, strategic partnerships, brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and crisis and risk management.
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