Nicola Thomson

Nicola brings 30 years of global marketing experience, working across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Nike, Unilever and adidas. She has a track record of aligning company vision with audience insight, creative execution, and rigorous evaluation to build trust, engagement, and impact.

Nicola has led sustainable growth strategies for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Standard Life as well as serving as Edrington’s USA Brand Director for Wyoming Whiskey, delivering strong profit margins. 

Nicola is currently Head of Marketing and Communications for Glasgow Life where she and her team share Glasgow Life’s stories in bold, authentic ways, ensuring the charity continues to connect meaningfully with the people of Glasgow.

Outside of work, Nicola is a keen long-distance runner who has completed over 50 marathons.