Ms. Nichols has spent the last nine years working with brand-driven companies, including fast-moving consumer goods companies and specialty retailers. Since joining Korn/Ferry in 2001, the scope of her recruiting experience includes senior-level general management, merchandising and marketing searches for mass merchants, supermarket and specialty retailers, as well as for hardlines and softlines specialty stores.

In addition, Ms. Nichols’ partnership with multi-channel retailers has led to the completion of numerous placements in the direct and e-commerce space. She also has depth of experience in the recruitment of executives to family-owned businesses, as well as founder-influenced and private equity-backed companies.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Nichols worked in public relations with the consumer technology group at Edelman Public Relations in San Francisco.

Ms. Nichols is actively involved with several nonprofit initiatives. She currently serves on the boards for The Princess Project and The Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, and is a community fellow with the Coro Foundation.

Ms. Nichols earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California at Berkeley.