Andy Nicol

Andy is an accomplished former Scottish International Rugby Union player and captain, he was selected to appear on two British Lions tours of the southern hemisphere. Andy is also the CEO of ABSTRACT, having been appointed to lead the business in its next phase of development, both in the UK and internationally. His leadership credentials are immediately apparent, as is his ability to build effective and enduring relationships that are based on understanding and trust. 

Andy’s seamless transition from being a professional within elite sport to operating with great success in the business world is testament to his ability to master new and often challenging environments. This can be seen from Andy’s TV punditry with BBC Sport, his career as a multi- company ambassador as well as his undoubted ability as a leadership speaker. Andy’s style is highly engaging and authentic, enabling him to share his knowledge with confident humility. His communication and presentation skills are world class, as is his understanding of what it takes to lead, be led and operate at the highest level.