Nicole Bolton

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

SVP & Chief People Officer at AAA Auto Club Enterprises

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Overview

Nicole Bolton is a Chief People Officer with extensive experience in driving people strategy to fuel business growth, particularly within the CPG and hospitality sectors. She holds a J. D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, and colleagues describe her as a strategic, collaborative, and thoughtful leader.

Her unique background as a licensed attorney gives her a distinct advantage in navigating complex HR challenges, including M&A integration, compliance, and employment law.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Driving People Strategy
Her entire professional headline is dedicated to linking people strategy directly with powering business growth.
Organizational Culture
Identifies herself as a "Culture Builder" and is praised for her work in culture change during corporate acquisitions.
M&A Integration
Has proven experience leading the human resources side of numerous challenging acquisition deals at previous companies like Post and Ralcorp.

Media Appearances

Nicole Bolton Appointed as Chief People Officer at AAA Auto Club Enterprises. Featured in HRToday.in

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Work History

1-2025
SVP & Chief People Officer at AAA Auto Club Enterprises
9-2023 - 1-2025
VP & CHRO, Government Health Benefits & Health Solutions at Elevance Health
2-2021 - 1-2025
VP & CHRO, Government Business Division at Elevance Health
10-2020 - 2-2021
Vice President, HR Strategy & Operations at Elevance Health
6-2019 - 10-2020
Vice President, HR Strategy & Planning at Elevance Health

Education

Doctor of Law - JD from University of Minnesota Law School
Master of Arts - MA from Northern Illinois University

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Insights For Selling To Nicole

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicole is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicole

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicole move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Nicole take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Nicole

Personality Compatibility


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