Former EY leader Tricia Nelson joins Insights in executive leadership role
Global consultancy Insights Learning and Development has welcomed a Big Four veteran to its leadership team. Tricia Nelson will now serve as the firm’s global marketing, brand and sales director.
Speaking on her appointment, Nelson said, “In today’s increasingly complex business environment, organisations need leaders and teams who can adapt fast, collaborate well and drive measurable performance. That’s why Insights has never been more relevant, and why I’m excited to help amplify the impact we can make for customers around the world.”
According to Nelson, her vision “closely aligns” with the firm’s “‘people-first’ transformation philosophy” of building “purpose-driven, inclusive cultures where everyone feels empowered to thrive”.
With more than 20 years’ senior leadership experience across consulting and industry, Nelson joins Insights with deep commercial and transformation expertise. She joins Insights following a storied career at EY, where she most recently served as UK & Ireland managing partner for people advisory services, people consulting leader and global client service partner.
In her new role at Insights, Nelson will be at the forefront of Insights’ global growth agenda in and beyond the 109 countries in which they currently operate. Her remit includes leading the people development company’s marketing, brand and sales channels, expanding its global market impact and strengthening the company’s commercial performance.
She added, “Self-awareness is becoming a core commercial capability globally and joining an organisation where the passion and purpose behind the work is so tangible is incredibly meaningful to me. I’m excited to connect with colleagues and clients across the world and, together, deliver sustainable, ambitious growth and expand Insights global impact.”
Founded in 1993, Insights bills itself as a “people development company”, built to “create a world where people truly understand themselves and others, and are inspired to make a positive difference in everything they do”. Nelson’s appointment completes Insights executive leadership structure, and according to a release from the firm, “an appointment of this calibre reflects the scale of their global growth ambition.”
Fiona Logan, CEO of Insights, noted, “We are delighted to welcome Tricia to complete our executive team She is an exceptional leader with a proven record of driving growth, transformation and cultural change. Tricia’s experience, energy and values align perfectly with our ambition to significantly expand the impact of our purpose in the world. We are thrilled to have her on board at such an important stage in our journey.”
