Graham Nicolson

Graham Nicolson serves as the Group Buying Director at Aldi UK, a position held since January 2002, with comprehensive responsibility for enhancing sales and profitability within the Scottish Buying operation. Key areas of focus include Provenance, range optimisation, and a variety of product categories such as Fresh Meat and Chilled Foods. Previously, Graham held the role of Interim Managing Director for Scotland, overseeing 109 stores and a significant turnover of £1.4 billion. Other notable positions include Property Director, where leadership was demonstrated in store expansion and refurbishment, and Finance & Administration Director, managing financial planning for the Scottish business. Prior to Aldi, Graham served as an Army Officer in the Royal Artillery, attaining the rank of Captain after graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Genetics from the University of Aberdeen.