Nicola Watkinson

Managing Director, International, TheCityUK

Nicola Watkinson leads TheCityUK’s International team, which provides unique insight and deep expertise into the markets and trade relationships underpinning the UK’s success as a leading global financial centre.

Prior to joining TheCityUK, Nicola served as General Manager, The Americas, for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, and Deputy Consul General in New York. In this role, she led a 90-strong team based across North and South America and managed operations across five consulates.

She has held several senior positions across Asia, Europe and Australia, leading global business development for the Australian Government. Her previous roles include Minister Commercial and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner for South Asia in New Delhi, Consul General and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner for Western Europe in Frankfurt, and Global Manager for Investment in Melbourne.

Nicola was the Global Champion for Diversity & Inclusion and sponsored the organisation’s Capability Development program. She is a regular presenter on trade and investment policy at academic institutions.