Ernest Nicolas

Ernest Nicolas is the Chief Enterprise Operations Officer for HP Inc., overseeing a global supply chain that delivers over 100 million products annually. With more than 25 years of experience in integrated supply chain functions, he has held leadership roles at General Motors, Rockwell Automation, and now HP, where he also drives sustainability initiatives.

Ernest serves on the Board of Directors for Avient Corporation, is an Advisory Board member for Wahl Clipper Corporation, and sits on the Executive Advisory Board for ketteQ. A champion for diversity and inclusion, he is a member of the Executive Leadership Council. Ernest holds advanced degrees in operations and manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a bachelor's from Kettering University.