With over 20 years at Oliver & Bonacini, Nicole Karmali plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of the company’s event operations across Canada. Starting her career in restaurants, she transitioned into events after identifying an opportunity to bring the restaurant experience into venue settings—an approach that continues to define her work today. Nicole now oversees all venue and catering operations nationwide, ensuring seamless execution, strong team development, and consistently high standards across every touchpoint. Known for her decisive leadership and collaborative mindset, she is deeply committed to mentoring talent and fostering growth within her teams, while leading with creativity, adaptability, and a people-first approach to deliver memorable experiences at every scale.