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Nick B.

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Non Executive Director at The Very Group
📍 St Albans, England, United Kingdom

Nick is a mission-led e-commerce and digital business leader, formerly the CEO of ASOS and Matchesfashion. He is currently the Chairman of Secret Sales and holds several non-executive board positions. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and holds a Doctorate of Business Administration from Nottingham Trent University.

Described by colleagues as an "inspirational leader" with "outstanding commercial acumen, " Nick is purpose-driven and passionate about disrupting norms. Outside of his executive roles, he holds a Powerboat 2 licence, suggesting an interest in marine activities.

Unique fact: A meeting with Nick seven years prior inspired a chapter in Peter Dockers book, "Leading from the Jumpseat. "

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nick shows up

Risk Tolerant
Direct & Assertive
Fast But Thoughtful

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Nick cares about

E-commerce Disruption
His career is defined by leading and building major digital-first retail companies like ASOS and Matchesfashion, with a focus on using technology and logistics to create change.
Purpose-Driven Leadership
He describes himself as a purpose-driven leader and has inspired others through his leadership style, as highlighted in a recent book he was featured in.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Non Executive Director
The Very Group
6-2022
Chairman
SECRET SALES
2-2024
Non Executive Board Member
Lookiero
1-2016
Non Executive Director
Raging Bull Ltd
7-2022
Advisory Board Member
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In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Doctor of Business Administration
Nottingham Trent University
1987 - 1989
Foundation degree
Nottingham Trent University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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