Nichole Viviani leads inclusion efforts across Global Payments’ worldwide workforce as Chief People, Culture & Change Officer. Serving as Executive Sponsor of the company’s PRIDE Inclusion Community, she champions LGBTQ+ advocacy through leadership engagement, global Pride events, and educational programs that foster authentic expression and allyship. Over the past two years, including during the Global Payments and Worldpay integration, Nichole has been instrumental in evolving inclusion communities to unite colleagues across geographies and functions around belonging. Her advocacy has advanced inclusive policies such as gender-affirming healthcare, family-building benefits, and inclusive language guidance. With over a decade of experience in global technology and financial services, Nichole combines executive sponsorship with personal commitment to create psychologically safe, equitable workplaces. Beyond Global Payments, she supports initiatives like Women of the Future and MyBigCareer, furthering leadership development and social mobility.
