After 15 years with Unilever, he joined PepsiCo, undertaking a series of senior sales and operational roles, culminating in his appointment as President of the Europe Business Unit.  His next role, as President of Burger King International, saw him accelerate growth in a business that has over 3,000 restaurants in 65 countries.

When Nish chose to work with 3i as a Senior Adviser in 2006, his standout strengths made him a natural candidate for board roles in consumer investments, as 3i Partner Jennifer Dunstan explains: “Having worked with many different retailers, Nish understands every aspect of the value chain from product development to point-of-sale.  His blend of operational strength and strategic insight is rare, and he’s one of the few top executives who is completely effective in a wide variety of cultural environments.”

These strengths have led to Nish playing key roles in two businesses supported by 3i:

• As CEO of UK-based Mayborn, he led the baby products group as it divested non-core businesses, strengthened its branding and product range, and expanded internationally.
• As a Non-executive Director of Chinese fast-food chain Little Sheep, Nish’s contributions helped revitalise the company’s franchise model and prepare it for a successful IPO.