Nicole Gradilone is a marketing and business development executive whose nearly 30-year career has been shaped by a belief that great ideas only matter when people can bring them to life. Across corporate, agency and nonprofit environments, she has helped organizations find their direction, build their brands and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful action.

Her work has taken her from developing strategies for national brands to building businesses, creating partnerships and co-founding ventures focused on leadership development and social impact. Along the way, she has designed and delivered leadership programmes internationally, bringing a global perspective and a deep appreciation for the role people play in making change happen.

Today, as President of AMA Toronto, Nicole brings that same philosophy to leading a diverse community of marketing professionals. She believes leadership isn’t defined solely by a title, but by the value we create, the people we bring together and the contributions we make visible.