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Nick Watkins

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Buying Manager - Paper at Asda
📍 Greater Leeds Area, United Kingdom

Nick is the Buying Manager for Paper at ASDA, leveraging extensive FMCG experience. He is a commercial leader who previously founded and scaled MIGHTY Drinks, a plant-based food brand, from a concept into a multi-million-pound business. He is a graduate of Nottingham Business School.

Outside of his corporate roles, Nick has demonstrated a commitment to community and teamwork. He has participated in physically challenging team events to support and raise funds for charitable causes, such as the childrens cancer charity Candlelighters.

Unique fact: Before his current role at ASDA, Nick was a successful founder and CEO, securing over £12 million in investment for his own FMCG brand.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Buying Manager - Paper
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Leeds Area, United Kingdom
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FMCG Brand Building
As co-founder and CEO of MIGHTY Drinks, he scaled the brand from a kitchen concept to a multi-million-pound business with distribution in over 20, 000 locations globally.
Retail Category Management
Currently manages the Paper category at ASDA and previously managed the company's £260M+ Pet Care category, handling major supplier negotiations and commercial strategy.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Buying Manager - Paper
Asda
3-2018 - 12-2025
Co-Founder & CEO | MIGHTY Drinks
MIGHTY
2-2009 - 3-2018
Sales Director
NAMS ltd
10-2007 - 2-2009
Trading Team
Asda
1-2006 - 5-2007
Retail & Wholesale Executive | Butcher’s Pet Care
Butcher's Pet Care
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Education
2004 - 2007
Bachelor’s Degree
Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
1997 - 2004
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
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