Nigel Lake, Executive Chair
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I believe there is almost always a better way to do things, and love how complexity allows the quick-witted to unlock opportunities that others don't see or are too cautious to grasp. My book, The Long Term Starts Tomorrow, makes the case for long term perspective when dealing with a fast changing world.
I've lived and worked in most of the top thirty economies, and advised hundreds of major companies and governments on major M&A transactions, strategic transformations, large infrastructure projects and the application of big data analytics to boardroom decisions. |
"When you build a fire, it isn't where you put the sticks that matters, it's where you put the holes."
Navigating changeMy career has been built around the combination of systems thinking, conceptual frameworks, robust financial and statistical analysis, and clear strategic vision.
My core strength is navigation. I have an exceptional track record in reducing risks associated with transformational change, whether through organic repositioning, large scale M&A or major investments. |
Original thinkingThroughout my career, I have been involved in the development of innovative methods for assessing value and risk, with a strong focus on long term outcomes.
The conceptual background to this thinking is laid out in my book The Long Term Starts Tomorrow, which argues that long term thinking is the only reliable way to create value in a short term world. |
Global experienceI was born in Colombia, grew up in the Middle East and the UK, and have lived in London, Tokyo, Sydney and New York.
My experience covers all major industry sectors and encompasses hundreds of M&A transactions, infrastructure projects, strategy assignments and financings with a combined value of some $500 billion. The vast majority of these have created true value for my clients. |
Examples of my experience
Strategy
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M&A and other transactions
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Infrastructure
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Innovation and disruption
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Expert perspective
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Public policy
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I co-founded ESGX in early 2020 as a global community to share information and education that inspires collaboration and action to help build a better, more resilient and more inclusive society. Via live online events that are interactive and open to all, we connect experts, activists and entrepreneurs with our global network of influential leaders and decision-makers in business, finance, academia, government and philanthropy.
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Survival Instinct with Dame Jane Goodall
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Resilient Cities: Sea-level rise adaptation
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Ballot Box: Election 2020 Preview
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Equal Forever After: LGBTIQ rights
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Green Jobs Report with Sara Nelson
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Grow The Pie with Prof Alex Edmuns
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Intelligent Oceans
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Sustainable Food Systems
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Solutions For Equality and Racial Justice
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Roads To Refuge: The Refugee Crisis
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In the media
Small Data, Big Decisions...AUSFIC
Keynote presentation |
On Australia as a finance hub...Live interview with
ABC Television's The Business |
On funding infrastructure...Interview by FINSIA
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Live from TechDay NYC...NASDAQ TV
New York |
The Entrepreneur's WayLive interview (audio)
From New York |
Small data, big decisions...Parliament House
Australia |
The Long Term Starts Tomorrow"A must for any manager, leader or Minister - compelling reading."
The Hon Mike Baird MP, Premier of NSW "Tell Nigel I loved his book." Global head of M&A, Leading Technology Company, Japan "...a great combination of insightful analysis and call to action with "airport novel" readability making it hard to put down." Senior executive, Global professional services company "I have been quite overwhelmed by your book. I found it quite remarkable... None of this is covered at all in what you learn in business school." |
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"... well written ...worthwhile messages ...useful historical perspectives ...entertaining anecdotes!"
Jorgen Randers, Professor, BI Norwegian Business School
Flashpoint
Very few businesses can rely on incremental growth to ensure long-term success. The safety of the status quo has been consigned to history by technological innovation and the accelerating pace of change. In Flashpoint, my monthly column in CEO Magazine, I explore potential disruptions and inflexion points in major industries, and provide tools to help leaders guide and support their teams through this environment.
These articles were first published in CEO Magazine.
These articles were first published in CEO Magazine.
