Paolo Nicolas
About Paolo Nicolas
Paolo Nicolas serves as the Regional Vice President at Inspire Brands in Singapore since 2022, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in the Asia Pacific region. His career includes significant positions at companies like Slendertone, Novaerus, and Yum! Brands, where he demonstrated a strong ability to drive business growth through strategic partnerships and team empowerment.
Work at Inspire Brands
Paolo Nicolas has served as the Regional Vice President at Inspire Brands since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the Singapore region. His leadership focuses on driving business growth and enhancing brand presence in the competitive market.
Previous Experience in Regional Leadership
Before joining Inspire Brands, Paolo Nicolas held several key positions in various companies. He was the Regional Director for Asia at Slendertone from 2015 to 2017. He also served as Regional Vice President at Novaerus from 2020 to 2022 and as Regional Director for Asia Pacific at the same company from 2017 to 2020. His extensive experience includes roles at Brotzeit Pte Ltd and Yum! Brands, where he contributed to regional marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Paolo Nicolas studied at Ateneo de Manila University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Economics from 1989 to 1993. This educational foundation has supported his career in business management and marketing across various regions.
Leadership and Team Empowerment
Paolo Nicolas is recognized for his ability to establish strategic partnerships that drive business growth. He is known for inspiring teams and partners with a clearly-defined vision and roadmap. His leadership style emphasizes empowering team members to explore new ideas and achieve common objectives.
Career Progression in Marketing and Brand Management
Paolo Nicolas has a diverse background in marketing and brand management. He began his career at Procter & Gamble as an Assistant Brand Manager and later worked at SC Johnson in various senior roles. His tenure at Yum! Brands included positions as Senior Manager and Director of Regional Marketing for KFC, where he developed marketing strategies for the brand.