Nicola Lewis serves as the Global Chief Solutions Officer for WPP Media, a position she has held since September 2023. In this capacity, Nicola is responsible for managing WPP Media’s comprehensive solutions portfolio, overseeing its performance and adoption, and collaborating with WPP agencies and clients to develop innovative solutions that anticipate market needs and deliver precise client requirements. Prior to this, Nicola was the Global CEO of Finecast, WPP’s addressable TV company.

A highly respected media executive, with extensive experience across all channels and digital integration, she was Chief Investment Officer for GroupM Australia and Mindshare Australia prior to joining Finecast.

Before moving agency side, Nicola spent her career in publishers in both Australia and the UK. Nicola earned a degree in Psychology at Sussex University before joining the Conde Nast sales team based in central London.

Industry recognition
2022 – The Media Leaders Awards – shortlisted as International Media Leader of The Year
2020 - B&T Women in Media Awards - shortlisted as Executive Leader of the year whilst being ranked the 5th most powerful woman in Australian media.
2019 - Nicola was named the 7th most powerful woman in media by B&T Magazine
2018 - shortlisted as Executive Leader of the Year within the Women in Media Awards