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Steve Nicol

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Executive President, Operations | Leading Wood’s global operations business at Wood
📍 Greater Aberdeen Area, United Kingdom

Steve Nicol is the Executive President of Operations at Wood, leading a global team of over 15, 000. With a 20+ year career at Wood, he has a strong background in finance and transformation, holding an FCCA certification. In August 2024, he was appointed the supply chain champion for the UK offshore energy industry.

As a lifelong Aberdeen resident, Steve is passionate about the future of his local community and creating a better world for his young daughter. He actively champions workforce development, serving as the Executive Sponsor for Woods Developing Professionals Network, supporting the next generation of industry talent.

Unique Fact: He was recently appointed by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) as the new supply chain champion for the entire UK offshore energy sector.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Executive President, Operations | Leading Wood’s global operations business
Location
Greater Aberdeen Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Thoughtful In Approach
Risk-averse
Slow To Decisions

They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Energy Transition
He frequently discusses the future of the North Sea, advocating for responsibly produced domestic energy, investment in renewables, and carbon capture solutions.
Workforce Development
He is the Executive Sponsor for Wood's Developing Professionals Network and is passionate about investing in the skills and people needed for the energy industry's future.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Executive President, Operations | Leading Wood’s global operations business
Wood
2-2022 - 2-2023
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Wood
9-2020 - 2-2022
President, Future Fit – Wood’s strategic transformational change programme
Wood
1-2015 - 9-2020
Chief Financial Officer, Business Unit
Wood
4-2011 - 1-2015
UK CFO
Wood
In the press

Media appearances

Steve Nicol, Wood Group Psn: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg
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New appointments to Wood's Executive Leadership Team. Featured in Wood PLC – News
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Education

Steve has no verified education history

Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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