Mediaocean, a leading advertising platform, has announced the promotion of Nicole Brown to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), with immediate effect.

In her elevated role, Nicole brings over 20 years of HR expertise, encompassing people operations, learning and development, talent acquisition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has been associated with the group since 2012 as Talent and Staffing Manager. Over the last 11 years, she has transitioned to several leadership roles, culminating in her recent appointment as Senior Vice President of People and Culture. As a member of the senior leadership team, she will ensure global alignment, streamline processes, and further foster a culture of inclusion and engagement for the organization and workforce.

Before joining Mediaocean, Nicole worked with Donovan Data Systems as an HR Representative for over six years.

Welcoming Nicole to the senior executive team, Nick Galassi, President and CFO of Mediaocean said, “In her 11 years with Mediaocean, Nicole's impact on the organization as a whole has been nothing short of extraordinary, making her the ideal candidate for this elevated role. Through her passion for employee development, Nicole has fostered a culture of inclusivity, growth, and a profound sense of belonging for all employees.”

Bill Wise, CEO at Mediaocean added, "I’m very proud and appreciative of everything Nicole has done at Mediaocean and can’t wait to see the continued impact she makes as our CHRO. We have big plans for the years ahead, and as we deliver for our customers and the industry at large, we’ll need our people to be their best selves at work every day. I’m confident Nicole will enable us to do just that."

Expressing enthusiasm for her new role, Nicole stated, "I am beyond honored and excited to take on the Chief Human Resources Officer role at Mediaocean. It has been truly rewarding to witness the positive impact of the work carried out during my time at the company, and I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. I’m looking forward to expanding on this growth and lifting up all voices at Mediaocean as we drive results for our customers and make a difference in our communities."