In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we’re chatting with Nicole Marra, Founder and CEO of Fixer Advisory Group. Over the last 20 years, Nicole Marra has become one of the most sought-after strategists and “fixers” in the luxury and retail industries. She follows a people-first approach, leveraging her wide-ranging experience and vast network of relationships to empower leaders to grow and elevate their brands in today’s complex business environment. Tune in to learn Nicole’s thoughts on cultural transformation at scale, investing in your team, actively building trust as a leader, and more!

Nicole Marra is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fixer Advisory Group, a consulting firm that provides strategic partnership to the world’s most dynamic brands, and serves as a trusted advisor to business executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Fixer specializes in operational support, legal services, real estate, DE&I, corporate culture, human resources, and storytelling. Fixer represents a varied client roster that includes Gucci, Veronica Beard, Tanger Outlets, Khaite, Jennifer Fisher, The Elder Statesman, Birdwell, and Trove. Over the last 20 years, Nicole Marra has become one of the most sought-after strategists and “fixers” in the luxury and retail industries. She follows a people-first approach, leveraging her wide-ranging experience and vast network of relationships to empower leaders to grow and elevate their brands in today’s complex business environment. Nicole is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, but she has never positioned herself as a conventional lawyer. She began her career as a litigator in 1996, leaving after her first year to practice entertainment law and eventually start her own practice in 2003, where she worked with many independent filmmakers and other entertainment clients including AMC and the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2010 Nicole joined Gucci America as General Counsel. There, she built and led the legal department for nearly 11 years, overseeing all legal, real estate, compliance, security, and crisis management functions. During her tenure at Gucci, Nicole also ran business and legal affairs for other Kering portfolio brands, including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, and Sergio Rossi in North and South America. Nicole founded Fixer Advisory Group in January 2021. Over the years, Nicole has been recognized for excellence as an entrepreneur, attorney, board member, and senior executive. In 2019, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Luxury Law Alliance. She has lectured at Harvard Law School and served on the Board of Directors at LIFT. Nicole is also Co-Founder of Figure Eight, a sustainable luxury concept store in SoHo, New York, and of 4 Art Partners, an accelerator founded in 2019 that is dedicated to empowering creative talent, including artists, designers, and emerging brands. Nicole is a graduate of Brandeis University and received her J.D. from New York University School of Law. She resides in New York City with her husband, their two teenagers, and rescue pup Hendrix.