Nigell Todd Nominated For Black Business Award
Bermudian Nigell Todd has been nominated as a Black British Business Awards finalist in the senior leader, financial service category.
Mr Todd, an international accounting and finance graduate from the University of Brighton, is the head of global FX trading at Fidelity International.
He started his career with Fidelity in 1999 at its head office in Hamilton, Bermuda, before moving to Ireland in 2002 and has enjoyed various treasury/FX roles at the firm. He manages all FX trading activities and leads a team in Dublin and Hong Kong.
“Most recently I am thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a Black British Business Awards finalist in the Senior Leader, Financial Services category,” Mr Todd told blogs.brighton.ac.uk.
“The external recognition amongst so many influential peers has been such an achievement. The awards ceremony will be held in October, I look forward to celebrating the achievements with all the other finalists.
“Success is about learning, making an impact, being kind and being my authentic self. It’s OK to learn from mistakes and try again, this is how we develop and build resilience.
“Sometimes I find myself alone speaking up, or alone fighting for a cause – but I know if I don’t do it, who will? Time is very precious and limited, however, that makes my actions more intentional, and I personally commit to making an impact in anything I do.”
Mr Todd has also held various roles with Fidelity’s many Diversity and Inclusion networks. He has been named in the Top 100 of EmPower Executives Lists in 2022 and the Top 100 OUTstanding LGBTQ+ Executives List.
“My active involvement has been as a member of the LGBT Global Action committee, Disability Strand Lead and currently Co Strand Lead of Cultural Diversity Network,” he said.
“I very much feel honoured to be named in the list alongside so many other inspirational future leaders. The inclusion in the list motivates me to do greater things and seek to continuously make an impact.
“In 2020, I was also recognised as an LGBT Great: Project 1000 Role Model. Again, truly honoured to be recognised in the industry for the contribution I’ve made within my organisation.
“Through LGBT Great and OUTstanding I have been an external mentor to various LGBT+ individuals both in Ireland and the UK at external financial services firms.
“I’ve been strongly advocating for an increase in the number of individuals of ethnic backgrounds to participate in talent development programmes and am involved in a working group to increase cultural diversity in decision-making committees and Boards.”
