Nick Harkin

Nick Harkin, MBA, is an experienced professional with a robust background in risk management, governance, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Mash Paddle Brewery since May 2020, Harkin established a unique brewery and taproom in London that offers a 'brew your own beer' experience. Prior to this venture, Harkin held key positions including Data Protection Officer at Jupiter Asset Management and Director at Prudentia Consulting, specializing in GDPR and risk transformation. Previous roles included Regulatory & Venture Funds Specialist at Esher Advisory, GDPR Programme Manager at Vitality Group Inc., and Head of Risk & Governance at Close Brothers. Harkin’s career also includes significant contributions at Barclays Wealth, Accenture, and Goldman Sachs, showcasing a strong capability in strategic transformation and stakeholder engagement across various industries. Harkin holds two Executive MBA degrees focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Bayes and Cass Business Schools and a BSc in Computer Science from Durham University.