Nicole Forster

Nicole Forster is an experienced professional currently serving as General Manager at Southern Cross Healthcare since September 2023 and Chair of the New Regent Street Business Association since May 2022. As Managing Director of The Shoe Curator, a retail start-up, Nicole leads operations primarily focused online, with plans for a physical showroom in Christchurch. Previously, Nicole was a member of the Canterbury Regional Skills Leadership Group and worked as an Executive Consultant, providing strategic guidance to various organizations. Nicole's extensive career at Ryman Healthcare included roles such as Chief People & Technology Officer and Group Shared Services Manager, where key contributions were made in HR and IT functions. Earlier positions included General Manager at Castle Recruitment Ltd and various roles in customer service and recruitment. Nicole is furthering education at Harvard Business School and holds qualifications from The London School of Economics and Political Science.