About The Speaker
Philippa Nickolds
Philippa Nickolds is the Director of Business Development for the Middle East at TransPerfect, known especially for her curiosity-driven approach and partnering technique in her business development work. She is a kind and patient leader who believes in the power of developing relationships, sharing knowledge and empowering her clients to succeed through a consultative process.At TransPerfect, she is focused on helping organizations launch ecommerce into new markets quickly and cost-effectively and she has extensive experience in working with top brands – both startups and large conglomerates - to deploy omnichannel solutions for global markets. As part of this role, she is always looking for ways to deploy automated solutions, increase the use of AI and take a bespoke approach for each client.Before joining TransPerfect, Philippa worked in London and Dubai as a headhunter specialized in the Middle East region. She is a graduate in translation and modern languages from the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.