Nigel Coleman
About Nigel Coleman
Nigel Coleman serves as the Head of Category / New Business at CHEP NZ, where he focuses on change management and revenue diversification. With a background in property valuation and extensive experience in corporate services, he has led significant projects in supplier sourcing and product development across various sectors.
Current Role at Brambles
Nigel Coleman serves as the Head of Category / New Business at CHEP NZ, a position he has held since 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. In this role, he is responsible for national and global supplier sourcing, onboarding, governance, and performance management. He focuses on change management and revenue diversification by leading cross-functional teams. His responsibilities include budgetary oversight for annual revenue generation and capital expenditure related to all pooling equipment.
Previous Experience at Brambles
Prior to his current role, Nigel Coleman worked at Brambles as the Global Category Manager for Real Estate & FM from 2015 to 2018 in Weybridge, Surrey. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing supplier sourcing and performance management on a global scale. He also took a sabbatical in 2018, during which he traveled in Southeast Asia while relocating his family to New Zealand.
Professional Background in Consulting
Nigel Coleman has extensive experience in consulting, having worked at several firms. He was a Senior Consultant at Poolia Parker Bridge from 2000 to 2003 in London, United Kingdom. He then served as Principal Consultant at Judd Farris from 2003 to 2006, followed by a role as Senior Surveyor at Cushman & Wakefield from 2006 to 2011. He continued at Cushman & Wakefield as an Associate in Corporate Occupier & Investor Services from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Nigel Coleman holds a Master’s degree in Property Valuation and Law from Cass Business School, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biology from The University of Birmingham from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in property and business management.
Key Achievements in Industry
Throughout his career, Nigel Coleman has led significant initiatives, including the replacement of the national pool of RPCs servicing the fresh produce and FMCG sectors. This involved contract negotiation and new product development with global partners. He also pioneered the intercontinental flow of reusable bulk packaging specifically for apple exporters, demonstrating his commitment to innovation in supply chain management.