Nick was educated at Sherborne (School House 1974 to 1978) and Durham University, from where he graduated with a BA Hons in English. A qualified Chartered Management Accountant, he is a retired Finance Director, having spent his career working in manufacturing industry, both in FTSE 100 companies and smaller privately owned businesses. He studied for an MBA at Cranfield and had spells overseas including Japan and S.E Asia.

He remains a keen skier and played rugby and cricket for many years. He is married to George with one grown up son and lives near Stratford On Avon, where is able to pursue his interest in the theatre.