John Nicholson
About John Nicholson
John Nicholson is the Senior Director of Global Services Logistics at Poly, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in logistics and operations, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Fidelity Investments, Flextronics, and Nortel.
Current Role at Poly
John Nicholson serves as the Senior Director of Global Services Logistics at Poly, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees repair and refurbishment operations across more than 100 global locations. His responsibilities include balancing customer needs with operational and financial goals in time-sensitive environments. Nicholson employs an adaptive management style to achieve objectives through global collaboration and effective communication.
Previous Experience at Fidelity Investments
Prior to his current role, John Nicholson worked at Fidelity Investments as the Director of Fidelity Technology Operations from 2007 to 2008. His tenure lasted one year and took place in Boston, Massachusetts. In this position, he was involved in managing technology operations within the organization.
Career at Opelin
John Nicholson's career began at Opelin, where he held several roles in Field Service and Materials Management from 1981 to 1998. Over 17 years in Palo Alto, California, he gained extensive experience in logistics and operational management, laying the foundation for his future roles in the industry.
Education and Academic Background
John Nicholson studied at Boston College, focusing on Management from 1977 to 1981. He also attended Northfield Mount Hermon for one year from 1976 to 1977 and completed his high school education at Algonquin Regional High School from 1973 to 1976. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in management and operations.
Leadership and Team Management
In his various roles, John Nicholson has demonstrated strong leadership skills, managing teams of over 150 employees, including small high-performance teams. He focuses on individual coaching and the measurement of key metrics to drive team performance. His experience in customer service management at Nortel from 1998 to 2005 further enhanced his capabilities in leading diverse teams.