Speakers

Denise Nichols is the Chief People Officer at Fortitude Re. She is a people and culture executive with more than 30 years of experience building and reinvigorating high-performing teams with top market talent. In her current role, Denise is responsible for all aspects of Fortitude Re’s culture, brand, and people strategy. Areas of responsibility include strategic talent management and development; employee experience; benefits and wellness; DEIB; and corporate responsibility. Denise also oversees the company’s marketing and corporate communications functions. Prior to joining Fortitude Re, Denise was the CHRO for Voya Health and Wealth Solutions, where she was responsible for the overall people strategy to support the business goals, including talent acquisition, leadership development, inclusion, and diversity. Previously, Denise served in various roles at Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), including Head of HR for Marsh U.S., Head of Global Talent Acquisition, and Chief Administrative Officer for Marsh Global Specialties. Throughout her career, Denise has passionately focused on creating company cultures that attract, develop, include, and retain talent. Additionally, as an Executive Coach, Denise has partnered with 70+ executives across 20+ countries to maximize their leadership performance. Denise holds a BA in Psychology from Hofstra University.