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JOHN NICHOL

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Accomplished business development professional with a career spanning APAC and EMEA regions in both public and private sector roles. Proven track record of leading teams, delivering results, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes for stakeholders and clients across industries.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Director (ANZ)

Rokt
04.2022 - Current
  • Currently leading the Australian & New Zealand Go-To-Market function
  • Ownership of revenue delivery in 10's of millions
  • Management of five direct reports
  • Successfully closed global enterprise clients

Commercial Business Advisor

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Development of Australian Consumer Goods Sector Strategy
  • Drove interdepartmental collaboration to successfully establish pathways into the Australian market for Medicinal Cannabis Exports.
  • Advised New Zealand companies on market entry and growth strategies, including Māori businesses to provide and improve market access.

Senior Manager Global Key Accounts

Adidas Malaysia
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Led the key account management of adidas’ global accounts within the SEA region P&L ownership of >30mio € in sales revenue
  • Developed APAC five-year key account business plan
  • Led development and execution of cross-border interaction model between business partners and respective country markets

Consultant

Self Employed
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Conducted market analysis to develop market entry strategies in SEA for two New York Stock Exchange listed companies
  • Developed APAC expansion strategy for a French Top 14 Rugby Club
  • Implemented e-commerce, drop-shipping, social media, and SEO solutions for a regional sports retailer

Senior Manager Sales Development

Adidas
09.2017 - 07.2019

· Project managed the development and deployment of new global trade investment model focused on strategic investment and margin improvement across EMEA and LATAM

· Globally implemented digital review platform to meet internal auditing and sales systems requirements

· Financial ownership of >1mio € annual budget

Trade Investment Manager

British American Tobacco Australia
08.2011 - 09.2017
  • Held various roles across Key Account, Brand, and Territory Management.
  • Graduate of British American Tobacco Management Trainee Program

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer University
United States
2022

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) - International Business And Human Resource Management

Massey University
New Zealand
2010

Certificate of English in Literature -

The University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
2007

Skills

  • Consultative Approach
  • Revenue Management
  • Market Strategy
  • Technical Integration
  • Team Leadership
  • Action-Bias
  • Empathy
  • Active Listening
  • Story Telling
  • Objection Handling

Accomplishments


  • International Leadership Scholarship - Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer University, USA (2020)
  • Int. Rugby Thailand National Squad - Rugby, 7s, & League (2015 -2017)
  • British American Tobacco - Management Trainee Program (2016)
  • Captain Sydney University Football Club – 4th Grade (2014 & 2015)
  • Captain Auckland Universities Rugby Football Club - Premier Development (2012 & 2013)
  • Peter Jowett Scholarship Recipient (2012)
  • Recipient Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award (2007)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Thai
Limited Working

Timeline

Commercial Director (ANZ)

Rokt
04.2022 - Current

Commercial Business Advisor

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
02.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Manager Global Key Accounts

Adidas Malaysia
09.2020 - 02.2021

Consultant

Self Employed
07.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Manager Sales Development

Adidas
09.2017 - 07.2019

Trade Investment Manager

British American Tobacco Australia
08.2011 - 09.2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer University

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) - International Business And Human Resource Management

Massey University

Certificate of English in Literature -

The University of Cambridge
JOHN NICHOL