Kara L. Nicholls

Chairman at

Gidget Foundation

50 year

81 connections

Finance

Non-Energy Minerals

Retail Trade

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Kara L.
Nicholls currently works at Gidget Foundation, as Chairman, Ripple Learning Ltd., as Non-Executive Director, and Australian Institute of Co. Directors, as Member.
Ms. Nicholls also formerly worked at Zoom2u Technologies Ltd., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2022 to 2025, A.C.N.
004 410 833 Ltd., as Co-Secretary from 2009 to 2012, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, as Co-Secretary from 2019 to 2021, Woolworths Group Ltd., as Secretary, Ampol Ltd., as Co-Secretary from 2016 to 2018, EDT Retail Trust, as Secretary from 2006 to 2010, Macquarie Capital Funds, Inc., as Global Head-Secretariat, and IoT Group Ltd., as Secretary.
Ms. Nicholls received her undergraduate degree from the University of Technology Sydney.

Kara L. Nicholls active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Gidget Foundation	Chairman	-
Ripple Learning Ltd. Ripple Learning Ltd. Ripple Learning Ltd. is an Australian social enterprise and registered charity that provides customized corporate training focused on conflict management, mental health and wellbeing, and performance enhancement in the workplace. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company offers interactive workshops and online seminars on topics such as negotiation skills, conflict resolution, difficult conversations, mental health first aid, stress resilience, and the impact of nutrition on mood. Training formats range from short sessions to full-day workshops, available onsite, online, or in hybrid formats tailored to various industries and organizational needs. Ripple Learning uses practical skill-building methods, including role-play and real-world scenarios, to help employees manage workplace challenges, improve communication, and foster psychological safety.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Kara L. Nicholls

Companies	Position	End
LOCATE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED	Director/Board Member	2025-03-30
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA	Corporate Secretary	2021-10-04
AMPOL LIMITED	Corporate Secretary	2018-11-29
IOT GROUP LIMITED	Corporate Secretary	2016-04-06
EDT Retail Trust EDT Retail Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust focused on investing in community shopping centers	Corporate Secretary	2010-12-15

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Private companies	12
A.C.N. 004 410 833 Ltd. A.C.N. 004 410 833 Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining and suppling of iron ore and steel making raw materials	Non-Energy Minerals
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Commonwealth Bank of Australia Major BanksFinance Provides retail and commercial banking services	Finance
Woolworths Group Ltd. Woolworths Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates general merchandise consumer stores and supermarkets	Retail Trade
Ampol Ltd. Ampol Ltd. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Refines, distributes and markets lubricants and petroleum products	Energy Minerals
EDT Retail Trust EDT Retail Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust focused on investing in community shopping centers	Finance
University of Technology Sydney University of Technology Sydney Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills	Commercial Services
Macquarie Capital Funds, Inc.
IoT Group Ltd. IoT Group Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures drones and cameras	Electronic Technology
Gidget Foundation
Zoom2u Technologies Ltd. Zoom2u Technologies Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an innovative platform that connects business and customers to a community of couriers across	Technology Services
Ripple Learning Ltd. Ripple Learning Ltd. Ripple Learning Ltd. is an Australian social enterprise and registered charity that provides customized corporate training focused on conflict management, mental health and wellbeing, and performance enhancement in the workplace. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company offers interactive workshops and online seminars on topics such as negotiation skills, conflict resolution, difficult conversations, mental health first aid, stress resilience, and the impact of nutrition on mood. Training formats range from short sessions to full-day workshops, available onsite, online, or in hybrid formats tailored to various industries and organizational needs. Ripple Learning uses practical skill-building methods, including role-play and real-world scenarios, to help employees manage workplace challenges, improve communication, and foster psychological safety.