Michael Nicholson

Chief Executive at Celtic Football Club

Michael Nicholson has a diverse work experience in the legal field and football industry. Michael began their career in 1998 as a Solicitor at Harper Macleod LLP and eventually became a Partner in 2002. In 2013, they joined Celtic plc as the Company Secretary before moving on to become the Director of Legal and Football Affairs at Celtic Football Club in 2019. Additionally, they served as an Arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2019. Previously, they held a position as a Council Member at The Law Society of Scotland from 2012 to 2013.

Michael Nicholson's education history shows a strong focus on law and business. Michael attended St Aloysius' College, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Later, they pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honors at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Commercial Law with Taxation. Following this, they obtained a Diploma in Legal Practice from the same university in 1998. In 2002, they pursued a Masters in Construction Law from the University of Strathclyde. In 2008, Michael attended Harvard Business School, where they achieved a degree in Leading Professional Services Firms. Michael returned to Harvard Business School in 2010 to study Changing the Game - Negotiation and Competitive Decision Making. Additionally, Michael completed Core Mediation Training in 2009, although the field of study is unspecified.

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