Nigel Smith

Nigel Smith is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in engineering and project management across multiple industries. Currently serving as Sr Director at Capital One since July 2021, Nigel previously held significant roles at Nielsen as VP of Digital Engineering from November 2009 to July 2021, where responsibilities included leading engineering development for online collection and processing. Additional experience includes positions as RF Lead at T-Mobile and roles at Vodafone New Zealand and Sprint, focusing on RF engineering and commercial planning. Nigel's career began at Telecom New Zealand, with foundational roles in RF engineering at Nortel Networks and Telecom New Zealand. Nigel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Auckland between 1995 and 1998.