Graham Nicoll

Graham Nicoll has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Graham is currently employed as the Managing Director at Alantra since 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Non Executive Director at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) starting from 2020. From 2018 to 2023, Graham held the position of Managing Director - Head of Distribution, Wealth Management & Digital at Barclays Wealth Management, where they provided strategic leadership for the wealth management and digital investing business in the UK.

Before joining Barclays Wealth Management, Graham worked at KPMG UK from 2015 to 2018 as part of the Enterprise Advisory team, specializing in advising entrepreneurs and mid-market management teams on strategic planning, acquisitions, fundraising, and exit planning.

From 2007 to 2015, Graham held various roles at Barclays Corporate Banking, including Head of Mid Corporate Banking, Midlands & North Wales, where they led the teams supporting companies in achieving their growth aspirations through funding and risk solutions.

Graham'searlier experience includes roles at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, where they served as the Commercial Director / Head of Sales, Service & Advice for Barclays Stockbrokers, Head of Business Development, and Regional Centre Head for the Midlands region.

Graham also has experience as a Board Director and Chairman for Birmingham Forward, a professional services membership organization, from 2008 to 2010.

Graham began their career as the Managing Director of Grazies Ltd, a company that established and managed health and wellbeing facilities for corporate clients, and eventually sold the company in 2002.

Graham Nicoll has a well-rounded background in finance, advisory, leadership, and business development roles across multiple sectors.

Graham Nicoll earned an MBA degree from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School from 2004 to 2006. In 2011, they obtained a PCIAM degree in Investment Management from CISI. In 2019, they completed the Oxford Fintech Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Graham also holds an MBA certification, although the specific institution and date of obtaining this certification are not provided.