Nicholas Walpole
Principal Hp Consumables Integration Manager - Tobacco Centre of Excellence @BAT
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Hp Consumables Integration Manager - Tobacco Centre of Excellence @BAT
Southampton, GB
Lead the global THP product portfolio, overseeing end-to-end development from concept to commercialization- Drive new and existing technology integration, ensuring seamless product launches- Senior leadership role focused on talent development, recruitment, and mentoring both within my team and across the department.
EDUCATION
The International TRIZ Association
TRIZ Practitioner, TRIZ
University of Southampton
B.Sc, Biology
The Institute of Packaging
Diploma, Packaging Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT NICHOLAS WALPOLE
Innovation is at its best when technical brilliance meets real consumer needs. That’s where I thrive - turning ideas into tangible, impactful solutions.I work at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and execution, bringing ideas to life by bridging technical expertise with consumer-driven thinking. With experience across global FMCG brands in Europe & Asia, I’ve led innovation processes, shaped product and packaging development, and ensured seamless production implementation.But beyond the technical side, what matters most to me is people. I take pride in mentoring, supporting, and developing teams - helping talented individuals grow while keeping collaboration at the heart of everything we do.Key Expertise: • Leadership & Innovation Management – Guiding teams through end-to-end product development, from consumer concept to production execution. • Technical Product & Packaging Development – Expertise in material science, packaging solutions, and large-scale implementation in production environments. • Sensory & Consumer Insights – Deep expertise in sensory evaluation, spanning internal sensory science and both qualitative and quantitative consumer research. • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communications – Seamlessly managing cross-functional relationships, internal/external communications, and supplier quality. • Continuous Improvement & Strategy – Leveraging PLM methodologies to optimize innovation pipelines and enhance operational efficiency.I believe great products come from great collaboration - and great teams. Whether it’s working cross-functionally with marketing and technical experts, guiding innovation strategy, or mentoring and developing talent, I’m passionate about shaping ideas that make a real difference. As I continue evolving in leadership roles, I’m focused on leveraging consumer insights, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to bring groundbreaking solutions to market.
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