Nicole Kingsley Brunner is the Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer for Manning & Napier. In this capacity, she is responsible for the development and management of corporate strategic initiatives including the development and execution of the firm’s marketing strategy. Nicole manages a team responsible for content development and integrated marketing tactics such as public relations, design, advertising, events, digital marketing, and lead generation. Together with her team, their mission is to produce best-in-class marketing and create measurable solutions to drive sales for the firm.

Nicole has been with Manning & Napier for 21 years and serves as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Outside of work, Nicole dedicates her time to many charitable organizations including The Rochester Women’s Giving Circle, 100 Women Who Care, and Chairing the Make-A-Wish of Western New York Advisory Board.

Nicole earned her BA in Public Relations and Marketing Communication from Simmons College. Some of her notable accolades include a 2017 Rochester Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree, a 2018 Athena Young Professional Award Finalist, and a 2020 Women of Excellence honoree.