Nicole Zimmermann
Founder and CEO, ZELOCIN & Partners building, digital transformation, and go-to-market excellence. As the Founder and CEO of ZELOCIN & Partners, she specializes in unlocking growth potential for companies navigating the complexities of the U.S. and European markets. A native of Germany, former Board and long-standing member of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), Nicole has a deep-rooted history of driving success within this business community. Her impact is highlighted by her long-term client partnerships; notably, she led a successful US market expansion initiative for fellow GACC member SEBO and is currently spearheading critical brand positioning and acquisition growth for the event’s Platinum Sponsor, First Western Trust, ensuring their value proposition resonates in a competitive and very dynamic Banking and Wealth Management landscape. In an era of global economic shifts, she has become a critical advisor on trade resilience, authoring "The ZELOCIN Tariff Playbook" to help organizations mitigate the impact of tariffs through proactive pricing, cost control and customer relationship management. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "11 Women Who Are Changing the Face of Finance," Nicole is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She is a sought-after speaker at global Fintech and Financial Services conferences like Money 20/20 and has served as an adjunct Marketing professor at the University of Colorado Boulder – Leeds School of Business.