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Stephen Nolan

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Operating Officer at SGS
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Stephen Nolan is a global business leader with a compelling track record as a CFO, COO, and CEO, driving strategic and operational improvements. Educated at University College Dublin, he is known for leading teams through complex transformations and building cultures that enhance shareholder value and customer service.

He was appointed CEO of Hudson in 2015 with the specific mandate to accelerate the global professional services firms business turnaround.

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Experience
42 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Stephen shows up

Believer
Imaginative
Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Stephen cares about

Corporate Turnaround
As CEO of Hudson, he was specifically tasked by the board to accelerate the company's turnaround, retain key talent, and enhance shareholder value.
Operational Excellence
His background as a COO and business leader highlights a consistent focus on improving operational performance and building high-impact, cross-functional teams.
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Career

Work history

2-2021 - 3-2024
Chief Operating Officer
SGS
8-2019 - 2-2021
Managing Director
SGS North America
4-2019
Board Member
Quest Resources (QRHC)
1-2019
Advisor
Hampstead Park Capital Management
5-2015 - 4-2018
Chief Executive Officer
Hudson
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Media appearances

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Education
1978 - 1981
Commerce
University College Dublin
1981 - 1985
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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