Nicole Chapaval
About Nicole Chapaval
Nicole Chapaval serves as the Chief Business Officer at Platzi, a position she has held since 2024. With nearly a decade of experience in the EdTech sector, she has previously held various leadership roles within Platzi, focusing on education, people operations, and community support.
Work at Platzi
Nicole Chapaval currently serves as the Chief Business Officer at Platzi, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this position, she worked in various capacities within the organization, including Chief of Staff from 2022 to 2024, VP of Education from 2020 to 2022, and Head of Education from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at Platzi began in 2014, where she initially took on the role of Head of Support and Community. Throughout her time at Platzi, she has organized executive offsites and led leadership training programs aimed at fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Chapaval has a strong educational background in leadership and communication. She studied Organizational Leadership at London Business School, where she completed the Women in Leadership program in 2021. Additionally, she earned a Chief of Staff Certification from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2023. Her studies also include advanced coursework in Innovation and Growth at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, which has enhanced her skills in driving company-wide OKR execution. She holds a degree in Comunicación Social from Universidad Externado de Colombia.
Background
Nicole Chapaval has nearly a decade of experience in the EdTech sector, where she has successfully led cross-functional teams. Before her extensive career at Platzi, she worked as a Marketing Assistant at Myriam Camhi and as a Content Manager at Publicar - Publicidad y Soluciones Multimedia S.A. She also gained experience as a Communications Assistant at Universidad Externado de Colombia. Her diverse professional background has contributed to her expertise in leadership and internal communication strategies.
Achievements
Nicole Chapaval is recognized as an international speaker on topics such as leadership, OKRs, and internal communication strategies. Her engagement in these areas has allowed her to inspire audiences globally. Throughout her career at Platzi, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's educational approach and fostering a collaborative work environment. Her leadership initiatives have been instrumental in driving growth and innovation within the organization.