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Nicola Gross
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Bio
Nicola was born in South Africa but raised in Canada, England and The United States of America. She completed her university studies at Loyola University in New Orleans whilst playing collegiate level sports.
Nicola worked for Fox Sports during her final year of university but upon graduation took up a position as a precious metals trader for Blanchard and Company. In 2000 she helped start iSeatz.com – one of the first online restaurant reservation platforms. Serving as Business Development Director she was awarded top 40 under 40 by City Business at the age of 24.
A member of YPO for many years she participated in various programs to help incubate start ups.
In 2001 she joined GAC-Dentsply and oversaw their marketing departments in Germany, France, Norway and Switzerland. By 2002 she had relocated to France. Nicola remained in this position until 2007 when she moved back to South Africa.
Once in South Africa, and now a mother of three, she started several small businesses in the hospitality and beauty industries. However, by 2009 she was back working for another start-up. This time it was Neydharting Moor - Botanika Research laboratories where she held the position of Creative Director. In 2011 she and her team won Best Emerging Brand in the beauty industry worldwide.
Alongside working and parenting, Nicola is an avid triathlete. She competes around the work in ironman events. Her passions also include charity work. She and a friend started a non-profit jewellery company that empowers disadvantaged women in South Africa. She also raises funds for CHOC- childhood cancer.
Nicola worked for Fox Sports during her final year of university but upon graduation took up a position as a precious metals trader for Blanchard and Company. In 2000 she helped start iSeatz.com – one of the first online restaurant reservation platforms. Serving as Business Development Director she was awarded top 40 under 40 by City Business at the age of 24.
A member of YPO for many years she participated in various programs to help incubate start ups.
In 2001 she joined GAC-Dentsply and oversaw their marketing departments in Germany, France, Norway and Switzerland. By 2002 she had relocated to France. Nicola remained in this position until 2007 when she moved back to South Africa.
Once in South Africa, and now a mother of three, she started several small businesses in the hospitality and beauty industries. However, by 2009 she was back working for another start-up. This time it was Neydharting Moor - Botanika Research laboratories where she held the position of Creative Director. In 2011 she and her team won Best Emerging Brand in the beauty industry worldwide.
Alongside working and parenting, Nicola is an avid triathlete. She competes around the work in ironman events. Her passions also include charity work. She and a friend started a non-profit jewellery company that empowers disadvantaged women in South Africa. She also raises funds for CHOC- childhood cancer.
