Nigel Coates has worked in consumer and B2B roles for SMEs and in marketing and commercial management roles at a multinational company. He led the establishment of the Business Clinic in 2013 and has advised several universities on the setting up of business clinics. Since then, the Business Clinic has provided pro bono consultancy to more than 600 organisations.
Mr Coates is also a national judge for Young Enterprise, Start-Up Programmes and the RSA Student Design Awards. He is chair of the board of trustees for the Marketing Trust and a trustee and board member of Smile for Life Children’s Charity. Nigel is also a governor and board member of Sir Charles Parsons School.
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