InvestOps Connect USA 2025

November 18 - 19, 2025

Intercontinental New Orleans

Nichole Graveen

Nichole Graveen

Head of Investment Operations Ariel Investment Management

Modern Ops in Motion: Technology, Trust & Transformation at Scale

8:55 AM Fireside Chat: Scaling Smarter: Leadership Lessons From A Leaner Landscape

The world has changed, but the goals haven’t. COOs are being asked to do more with the same – all while building resilient teams, meeting performance targets, and navigating nonstop transformation. In this discussion, hear how this COO is shaping strategy and scale amid today’s realities.

  • Learning how to balance long-term strategy with short-term constraints in a volatile economy
  • Discovering leadership techniques that turn operational limitations into opportunities for innovation
  • Exploring new models of team empowerment that enhance agility and accountability during change

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Nichole.

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