Previously, Nigel was co-founder and Executive Director of a privately owned boutique funds management firm. Prior to this Nigel spent five years dealing in the equities markets, most notably with Patersons Securities Limited. Prior to entering into the financial services and funds management industry, Nigel was Commercial Adviser to the Director of Exploration for Rio Tinto Plc, and based in London where he was responsible for advising on commercial matters relating to Rio Tinto's activities in Europe, Eastern Europe, South
America and Africa. He was also responsible for the negotiation of commercial agreements and risk management.