Jim Nicholas

Evaluator
DISC Type : Dsc

Chief Executive Officer at Uniphy Ltd

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jim Nicholas is the CEO of Uniphy Ltd and Chairman of Codeplay, with a history of executive roles at MIPS, ARM, and STMicroelectronics. He holds a BSc Hons from the University of Greenwich and has a strong record of transforming businesses. People often describe him as a natural leader, strategic thinker, focused, and results-driven.

Outside of his executive roles, Jim is an automotive enthusiast with a Porsche Panamera and a BMW 8 Series. He is inspired by the opportunity to be a disruptor in the technology space and recommends the book "The Bomber Mafia" by Malcolm Gladwell.

During his time at STMicroelectronics, he was instrumental in creating the STM32, which became the worlds most commercially successful 32-bit microcontroller family.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Automotive HMI
His work at Uniphy focuses on revolutionizing Human-Machine Interfaces in vehicles. He also has a personal passion for high-performance cars, owning a Porsche and a BMW.
Passionate Entrepreneurship
Believes passion is the essential "fuel for innovation" and advises entrepreneurs to focus intently on what interests them and to optimize their careers for having fun.
Disruptive Technology
States his primary inspiration is the opportunity to be a disruptor in the tech world, focusing on innovations that fundamentally change existing markets.

Media Appearances

CES 2025: Uniphy Ltd CEO Jim Nicholas on Cutting-Edge Human .... Featured in YouTube

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Work History

3-2019
Chief Executive Officer at Uniphy Ltd
8-2019
Chairperson of Board of Directors at Codeplay Software
6-2018
Owner, Founder, CEO at AutonomyN LLC
6-2018 - 6-2021
Silexica Board Member at Silexica
5-2017 - 4-2018
CEO at MIPS

Education

1980 - 1984
BSc Hons from University of Greenwich

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Exp : 8 Location : Leeds, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Uniphy Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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