Nick Marvin - Business Consultant

Season #1 Episode #7

What happens when you back yourself on a compelling pursuit of excellence? Our guest, Nick Marvin was born prematurely in India and migrated to Australia, where he started his business journey from zero. He made a name for himself through commitment, hard work and backing himself when others might not have. Nick gained notoriety in WA and across Australia for turning the struggling Perth Wildcats around, both on and off the court to achieve 4 championships in 8 years and make them one of the most profitable sporting businesses in Australia. He has worked with two of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs in Jack Bendat and Andrew Forrest Nick believes in the sanctity of goodness and inspiration through excellence. And that we should rejoice in our wins and reflect on our losses. Today he is one of the most sought after business consultants in West Australia. ABOUT: Nick Marvin is a management consultant and non-executive director with over 20 years’ experience across public, private and non-profit organisations. Over the last 12 years he has worked closely with two of Western Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs – Jack Bendat and Andrew Forrest – establishing a proven track record of performance. He specialises in organisational transformation through performing teams. Previous roles include chairman of the National Basketball League, managing director of the Perth Wildcats & Perth Lynx, and CEO of World Series Rugby & Western Force. Turnaround of the Wildcats from sustained losses and almost a decade without a championship to its most successful era. Winning four national championships in eight years whilst posting consecutive profits. In 2011, the Wildcats moved from a 4,200 seat stadium to a 13,500 seat Arena which it regularly fills to capacity. It boasts the best attendances and television viewership in the country. He is a Fellow of The Australian Institute of Management, a Certified Management Consultant and has an MBA from RMIT University. Author/Journalist – Rolling Stone Magazine, national award recipient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices