Rod Nicolson
About Rod Nicolson
Rod Nicolson is the Principal Product Owner at Invesco EMEA in Henley-on-Thames, England, and the Managing Director at Rusty Shed Consulting Ltd. He has extensive experience in product management and has held various roles at companies like Invesco EMEA, CDK Global, and PR Newswire.
Current Role at Invesco EMEA
Rod Nicolson currently holds the position of Principal Product Owner at Invesco EMEA. Based in Henley-on-Thames, England, he is responsible for product ownership, steering the development and management of products within the organization. With a focus on aligning the product strategy with business goals, Nicolson plays a crucial role in the company's operations and growth.
Past Experience at PR Newswire
Rod Nicolson has extensive experience at PR Newswire, where he served in various senior roles over a span of 17 years. He began as a Business Manager/Analyst in 1998 and rose to the position of Director of Service Delivery in Oxford. Nicolson subsequently held multiple vice-presidential positions, including VP Web Properties, VP Product for User Experience Design & Workflow, and VP Product for Global Reporting. He left PR Newswire in 2015, having significantly contributed to the company's product and service strategies.
Managing Director at Rusty Shed Consulting Ltd.
Rod Nicolson is currently the Managing Director at Rusty Shed Consulting Ltd., based in the United Kingdom. In his role, he oversees the consulting firm's operations, offering expertise and guidance on product management and development. Nicolson's leadership and extensive background in the industry equip him to foster growth and innovation within the consulting firm.
Varied Career Background
Rod Nicolson has a diverse career background spanning several industries. Before his current role in product ownership and management, he worked as a Professional Actor from 1990 to 1997, following his studies at Drama Centre, London. He also served as an Electronic Warfare Operator in the Royal Corps of Signals from 1980 to 1986, with deployments in the UK and Cyprus. Additionally, Nicolson was a Webmaster at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.
Charity Efforts and Bicycling Initiatives
Rod Nicolson is committed to philanthropy and physical endurance challenges. He is attempting to ride 1,200 km in 90 hours for the Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) 2023 event. Through his Bicycling for Books initiative, he aims to raise £5,000 for Oxford’s Peep Imagination Library, combining his passion for cycling with his dedication to supporting educational causes.