Personal statement
Nick has a first in Electronics and Computing, and after working at the semiconductor business Inmos, he co-founded Motion Media Technology which listed in 2000.
Nick grew the SETsquared Bristol Centre to be ranked the world’s top university business incubator, in 2015, 2018 and 2019.
In 2013, Nick co-founded Engine Shed, a collaboration between Bristol University and Bristol City Council, to drive sustainable and inclusive growth. He handed that over to his successor in 2019.
Nick, a Chartered Director, now has a portfolio of non-executive director and chair roles and is a freelance strategic adviser. He was awarded an MBE for services to the digital economy in 2019.