Nicole Howarth

CEO and Co-Founder FrankGroup (FrankAdvice/FrankCapability)

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Nicole brings business savvy, specialising in driving strategic growth. An expansive international sales career is behind her energy, relentless obsession with the customer experience, and a desire to continuously push new frontiers.

Nicole has a background in communications and public relations, and extensive experience establishing market access and building strategic and/or commercial partnerships at senior level in 22 countries across Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Europe. She is skilled at new product development, having conceptualised, developed, and commercialised media, and educational products for local and international markets. On returning to New Zealand, she co-founded FrankCapability, and works behind the scenes setting the strategy and direction of the group.

Nicole lives for adventure, stellar company, and above all, her dog, Sika. She speaks fluent Spanish, is a dedicated mountain biker, and lives with her partner half on land and half on a converted fishing boat.