Nicholas is a former CEO and Fellow of the Consultation Institute (tCI). His career in consultation and engagement began whilst working in publications (1995) where he used engagement to refine publications and improve sales. Returning to the UK in 2001 he supported Government Office, Public Bodies and developers in engaging diverse communities, becoming recognised as a specialist in engaging the seldom heard. In 2007 his skills were recognised by tCI who recruited him as an Associate and trainer. In the last decade Nicholas became prominent in developing new approaches and thinking to consultation and engagement, influencing much of tCI’s outputs and services. He became tCI’s CEO in 2017 but stepped down in 2019 to return to his first love, engaging communities and supporting consultors.

Nicholas is also a member of Freshwater’s Healthcare Expert Advisers Panel.