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Nicholas Stockdale

Energizer · DISC type I
Partner & Head of Europe - Infrastructure Debt Investments at QIC
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Nicholas is the Partner and Head of Europe for Infrastructure Debt at QIC, leading a team focused on deal origination, structuring, and execution. With 30 years of experience, he previously held senior roles at Whitehelm Capital and Barclays Investment Bank. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds degrees from the University of Exeter.

While his public profile is focused on his extensive career in finance and investment, his background suggests a strong analytical and logical mindset. His location and education in Exeter, a city with a strong rugby culture, could indicate an interest in the sport.

Unique fact: Nicholas holds two separate bachelors degrees from the University of Exeter — one in Chemistry and another in Law.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Partner & Head of Europe - Infrastructure Debt Investments
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nicholas shows up

Full Of Energy
Informal
Believer

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Nicholas cares about

Junior Infrastructure Debt
He recently authored an article on the compelling relative value and favorable risk/reward profile of junior infrastructure debt in the current market, a core focus of his investment strategy.
European Infrastructure
As Head of Europe for QIC, he is directly responsible for sourcing and managing debt investments in critical infrastructure assets across the UK and continental Europe.
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Career

Work history

2021
Partner & Head of Europe - Infrastructure Debt Investments
QIC
2016 - 2021
Deputy Head - Infrastructure Debt Investments
Whitehelm Capital (now Patrizia AG)
2009 - 2016
Director; Global Finance & Risk Management - Head of Export & Structured Finance Team
Barclays Investment Bank
2007 - 2009
Director; Corporate Finance - Telecoms, Media & Technology Sector Team
Barclays Investment Bank
2000 - 2007
Associate Director; Corporate Finance - Power, Utilities & Infrastructure Sector Team
Barclays Investment Bank
In the press

Media appearances

QIC selects head of infrastructure debt for Europe. Featured in Pensions & Investments
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QIC Private Debt Infrastructure invests in European bulk terminals operator HES. Featured in Infrastructure Investor
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Education
1988 - 1991
Bachelor's degree
University of Exeter
1991 - 1992
Bachelor's degree
University of Exeter
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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