Nigel Phan
About Nigel Phan
Nigel Phan serves as the Chief Operating Officer at PrimaryBid, a position he has held since 2022, following a transition from Chief of Staff in July 2023. He has a background in consulting and entrepreneurship, having previously worked at McKinsey & Company and founded Whirli.
Work at PrimaryBid
Nigel Phan has been serving as Chief Operating Officer at PrimaryBid since 2022. He transitioned from the role of Chief of Staff to COO in July 2023. In this position, he oversees the company's operations and strategic initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of PrimaryBid, which focuses on democratizing access to public equity markets.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Prior to joining PrimaryBid, Nigel Phan worked at McKinsey & Company as an Associate Partner from 2012 to 2018. During his six years at the firm, he developed expertise in management consulting, working with various clients to improve operational efficiency and strategic planning.
Entrepreneurial Experience at Whirli
Nigel Phan founded and served as CEO of Whirli from 2018 to 2022. Under his leadership, the company focused on innovative solutions in the retail and ecommerce sector. His experience at Whirli contributed to his recognition in Forbes' Europe 30 Under 30 for Retail & Ecommerce in 2020.
Educational Background
Nigel Phan completed his undergraduate studies at Imperial College London, earning a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management, achieving First Class Honours. His thesis focused on Machine Learning and Computer Vision. He also attended Winchester College, where he achieved five A grades in GCE A Levels, studying Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Physics, and Chemistry.