Nick began working for Tecnon Orbichem in 2006 as an independent consultant specialising in manmade fibres following a career spanning more than 30 years with UK textiles giant Courtaulds. Since 1999 he has run his own consultancy business with clients in viscose fibre manufacturing, dissolving pulp and other related industries.

Nick holds a Ph.D. in Wool Fibre Technology and a B.Sc. in Textile Physics, both from Leeds University.