#3. Quinntessential Questions with Gareth Nicholson: Career Transformation, from Math Teacher to CIO
"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter, Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners, talks to Gareth Nicholson, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Head of Managed Investments for Nomura International Wealth Management, about his journey moving from South Africa to London and Singapore, from being a Math Teacher to becoming a CIO.
Guest Bio
Gareth Nicholson joined Nomura in July 2021 as Chief Investment Officer and Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management for International Wealth Management. He is based in Singapore.
Minutes
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Growing up in South Africa
05:21 – Moving to the UK
08:54 – Starting in Banking
13:00 – Becoming a Trader
17:43 – Joining Asset Management
22:18 – Building Internal Equity
24:10 – Moving to Singapore
28:22 – Building Culture & Tuscany
34:52 – Philanthropy
36:51 – Asset Management to Private Banking
39:22 – DPM in Private Banking
41:58 – Growing a Business
45:09 – Managing Multiple Hats
47:58 – Communication: Help Opportunities Find You
56:03 – Managing Energy, Health & Family
1:06:40 – Sports & FitnessBehind-The-Scenes
Transcript