Nicola Watkinson

Nicola Watkinson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in international trade, investment, and strategic leadership. Currently serving as an Associate at Future London Academy and Chair of The Fred Hollows Foundation, Watkinson is committed to curing preventable blindness and holds a board member position at Møller Institute. As Managing Director, International at TheCityUK, Watkinson focuses on policy formulation and regulatory reform. Previous roles include General Manager at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, where Watkinson led teams across the Americas and South Asia, and served as Consul General in Frankfurt. With an educational background that includes advanced programs at Harvard Business School and INSEAD, along with multiple leadership and digital learning certifications, Watkinson's expertise spans across investment attraction, diversity and inclusion, and trade development.