About
I've got over 25 years experience as a consultant, and have held senior and leadership roles at blue-chip agencies including Sapient, Landor and Interbrand. I am passionate about solving strategic challenges using an innovator's mindset and approach.
The work I do doesn't sit in a single specialism. I apply strategic thinking in a cross-functional way, working across domains, from business and brand to customer experience and culture. I also don't specialise in a particular sector or market—I believe that the best strategic thinking requires diverse experience. My own diverse experiences equip me with the skills and empathy needed to navigate any kind of challenge with all varieties of complexity.
The pace of change in the world demands strategies that are futureproofed, adaptive and anti-fragile. I have developed my own strategy methodology based on this outlook that help clients think bigger and bolder, and execute decisively. It involves considering future scenarios, contending with uncertainty and working within the parameters of probables and possibles. My approach is less about expertise and knowing the answers and more about discovery and asking the right questions.
Key Skills
Experience
Co-Founder | Superunknown
Jul 2023 - Present
Melbourne, Australia Superunknown is a breakthrough strategy and design agency. We use emerging technologies to think bigger, design better, and build radically human brands, products and experiences.
Co-Founder | Everyhow
Oct 2018 - Present
Melbourne, Australia Everyhow is a creator of strategy and innovation tools that help teams make breakthroughs together. Our tools are designed to be used across a spectrum of challenges: from business futures to brand strategies, culture transformation, product innovation and beyond.
Managing Partner | Landor
Sep 2015 - Feb 2018
Melbourne, Australia Leading the local operations. Rebranded the Australian Open, built a new strategy for Crown Resorts, did some major retail brand work with Kmart, dabbled with FMCG and managed a merger with Designworks.
General Manager | Interbrand
Dec 2010 - Sep 2015
Melbourne, Australia Led strategy in Melbourne then led the local operations. Delivered major rebrands including Australia Post, AGL and Medibank. Plus big strategy projects for REA Group, World Vision, and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.
Senior Strategist | Publicis Sapient
May 2010 - Dec 2010
Melbourne, Australia Key clients were MARS, Fonterra and Kmart.
Associate Partner | Sparkler
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
London, United Kingdom Key clients were BBC, Channel 4, Cadbury's, Nokia, Microsoft.
Senior Research Executive | Directions research & marketing
Jul 2003 - Mar 2005
London, United Kingdom
Planner | McCann Erickson
Sep 2000 - Jul 2003
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Education & Certificates
BA Politics
University of Exeter
Jan 2000
Testimonials5.0 (5)

Jessica McCartney
1 day ago
Nick is one the most generous people with his specialist expertise I've ever come across. He explains complexity with simplicity, empathy and curiosity and breaks down opacity and difficulty into comprehensible parts, which build back together to make the whole picture clearer. I'm yet to walk away from an engagement with him not feeling smarter and more inspired. Wholeheartedly recommend.

SamMoore
1 day ago
If you're focused on outcomes, Nick is too. This is a result of his creative and strategic expertise, balanced with professional integrity and sense of humour. For me personally, a pleasure to work under, alongside, and now in partnership with.
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Strategy Coaching
60 min
$329.96 for 4 sessions
Focused, one-on-one coaching to strengthen your strategy skills and shape your ability to navigate complexity.
Innovation Coaching
60 min
$329.96 for 4 sessions
Focused, one-on-one coaching to strengthen your innovation skills and shape your ability to build ideas for the future.
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