She leads enterprise-wide revenue generation, market positioning and long-term commercial growth across SCC’s campus, including the Arch and Summit buildings, with a focus on strengthening booking pace, optimizing space utilization, deepening industry partnerships, and advancing Seattle’s competitiveness as a leading convention and events destination.
“Jennifer brings the strategic mindset, market credibility and relationship-first leadership needed to help shape SCC’s next chapter,” said Jennifer LeMaster, President & CEO of Seattle Convention Center. “Her deep experience in Seattle’s hospitality community, proven ability to align sales and marketing around shared business goals, and passion for championing the destination make her an outstanding addition to our executive team. As we continue to advance SCC’s role in driving economic impact and downtown activation, Jennifer is a key partner in building momentum for our clients, our industry and our city.”
Nicholson joins SCC from Hyatt, where she most recently served as Area Director of Sales & Marketing for the Seattle Hyatt Collection, representing Hyatt Regency Seattle, Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8. In that role, she directed commercial strategy across the three-hotel portfolio, overseeing sales and marketing efforts, revenue strategy, market positioning and team performance.
