Nick Birdseye
About Nick Birdseye
Nick Birdseye serves as the Head of Affinity Development and Distribution for Retirement Lending at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having previously worked at Aviva in various senior roles.
Current Role at Legal & General
Nick Birdseye serves as the Head of Affinity Development and Distribution for Retirement Lending at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in retirement lending. His role involves overseeing the development of affinity partnerships and distribution channels, focusing on enhancing the company's offerings in the retirement sector. Based in London, he has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Aviva
Prior to his current role, Nick Birdseye worked at Aviva in various capacities. He served as a Senior Sales and Key Account Manager for one year in London from 2011 to 2012. Before that, he held the position of Senior Divisional Sales Manager from 2009 to 2010. His tenure at Aviva also included a decade as Regional Sales Manager from 1998 to 2008, as well as a role as Senior Financial Consultant from 1994 to 1997. This extensive experience in sales and account management has equipped him with a strong foundation in the financial services industry.
Tenure at Legal & General
Nick Birdseye's career at Legal & General began in 2012 when he took on the role of Head of Sales, a position he held until 2015. During this three-year period, he was responsible for leading sales strategies and initiatives. His transition to the current role in Affinity Development and Distribution marked a significant step in his career, allowing him to leverage his sales expertise in a specialized area of retirement lending.
Educational Background
Nick Birdseye completed his secondary education at Spalding Grammar School from 1981 to 1984. He furthered his education at New College Stamford, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. This educational foundation has contributed to his professional development in the financial services sector.