Nick Ayerst

Nick Ayerst has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several companies and roles. Nick is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Comptoir Group. Prior to that, they owned Ayerst Consulting Ltd. Nick served as the Managing Director of Leon Restaurants from 2020 to 2021, where they led a team to expand the brand into new markets. Before that, they held various managerial positions at TRG Concessions, including Managing Director and Operations Director. Prior to their time at TRG Concessions, they were the Head of Retail Operations & Property at Thorntons. Nick also worked as a Business Development Manager at Whitbread and as an Operations Manager at Whitbread. Additionally, they started their career as a Graduate Trainee at Rio Tinto.

Nick Ayerst has a diverse education history. In 1977, they attended Adams School in Wem, Shropshire, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. From 1984 to 1988, they pursued a degree in Materials Technology at Coventry University, specializing in Materials Engineering. In 2018, Ayerst enrolled in the Advanced Management Programme (AMP195) at Harvard Business School, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. Additionally, they received a certification in the Advanced Management Programme from Harvard Business School, although the specific details of when it was obtained are not provided.