Nick was brought up with a strong awareness of ethics and values by his father, Sir Nicholas Winton MBE.

Over many conversations growing up he was encouraged to find out the facts and to then make up his own mind rather than being (mis)guided by the opinions of others. Educated at “public school” (which in England is code for a private school), he became fascinated by two things: what makes things work and flying, earning his wings at the age of 17 before he had his driving licence.

While a cadet in the RAF at school he was exceptionally fortunate to fly a T5 English Electric Lightning. This made a lasting impression on him and his enthusiasm for aviation.

After many early entrepreneurial projects he founded a marketing services company at the age of 23. This formed the basis for a pioneering business incorporating cutting edge technology at great cost. This transformed the visual aids market and led to him appearing as a speaker at conferences around the world.

Great success and expansion into a multi-service company brought new challenges and, following Black Monday, the unravelling of his business empire – in itself a very painful and formative experience. With new resolve he re-financed and restructured the company and later sold the graphics business to a competitor while at the same time trying to deal with the symptoms of a malignant brain tumour.

After the business had been sold Nick felt he could now receive treatment for his life-threatening condition and was operated upon. His prognosis was mixed as he was advised that his life expectancy was only a few years. After surgery he persuaded Imperial College in London to accept him on a Masters of Business Administration course despite having no first degree.

Here he excelled and graduated with honours amid quite some controversy as his syndicate for the Business Plan competition split the judging panel amid claims it was “too professional”.

Over the next 15 years, in the expectation of a limited lifespan, Nick ran a variety of organisations as an Interim Chief Executive. He applied his practical experience and professional training towards increasing their value and, in many cases, leading them through a transition. These projects further increased his experience in what is needed to improve an organisation to create successful results.

More recently Nick received training from the world’s leading business coaching company to improve his skills as a mentor and advisor. His specific focus is now working with owners of businesses to help them achieve the value they aspire to – both commercially and culturally.

He is now a sought after speaker, inspiring audiences and individuals, using real-life stories that show what each one of us can achieve – if we set our mind to it.

At various stages in his life he is or has been a Member of the Institute of Directors, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Director of the Institute of Interim Management, a member of Mensa.

His hobbies include current affairs, economics, opera, impressionist art, aviation and taking motorbike holidays in Europe.