Nick Thomas

Nick Thomas

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  • About me

    An exceptionally accomplished award winning global brand management and digital marketing specialist.

  • Education

    • University of Wales

      1989 - 1992
      BA(Hons) Brand Management BA (Hons) 2nd class upper

      Activities and Societies: First Rugby XV A-Levels

    • West Glamorgan Institute Of Higher Education

      1987 - 1989
      Foundation Studies Graphic Design Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Captain First XV Rugby Club Graphic Design

    • Llanuilltud Fawr

      1980 - 1987
      A-Levels Art and Design

      Activities and Societies: Captain First Rugby XV First XI Cricket Team A-Levels

  • Experience

    • Minale Tattersfield (S) Pte. Ltd.

      Aug 1995 - Aug 1999
      Managing Director
    • Ogilvy

      Sept 1999 - Nov 2004
      Managing Director

      • Grew company from No.15 to No.1 in Asia Pacific for 3 years running, increasing capacity optimisation to 79%, revenue by 58% and operating profit by 630%, decreasing staff attrition from 36% to 9% in 2 years. • Global network highest award winning WPP office 2001-2003.

    • M&C Digital, The Distillery M&C Saatchi

      Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
      Managing Director

      HIGHLIGHTS• Managing Director of The Distillery, M&C Digital• Created and managed the winning RFP Marketing Plan and Value Propositions for Genting Casino (S$5.2b) and created and managed the Resorts World Brand • Created and managed the (S$1.6b) Singapore Sports Hub RFP Marketing Plan and Value Propositions as well as their bid strategies and communication plans.

    • In-Audio—Next Generation Digital Enterprise Company

      Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
      Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer

      Created, executed and led the company’s vision, translated through a pragmatic clear business model, naming and identity concept, brand strategy and marketing plan clearly mapping out the key customer touch points.

    • Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

      Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.Hired as a core team member pioneer to create a new Asian Hospitality Brand. Responsibilities broadly covered 6 Pillars of Excellence;• Brand Creation• Brand Awareness• Guest Experience• Brand Portfolio• Brand Pipeline Growth• Ideal Experience and Profile

      • Vice President Digital & Brand Management

        Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
      • VP Digital & Brand Marketing

        Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
    • On Sabbatical

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      On Sabbatical
    • Conscience VC

      Jan 2016 - now
      Non-Executive Director, Executive marketing and brand consultant

      Sitting on various Boards as Non Executive Director.Retained positions with several UK businesses including Atticus Digital and SandisonPay. Mentor and coach to a select few individuals including a number of business founders. Advising on commercial sporting and altruistic endeavours with numerous European entities.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Rugby Coach

      Issued by Llantwit Major RFU on May 1986
      Llantwit Major RFUAssociated with Nick Thomas