Born in Bristol, Nick moved to Gloucestershire to attend University. After a spell at Cheltenham Town Football Club, Nick enjoyed a successful 30-year career within financial services.
Nick Founded the Hollie Gazzard Trust following the murder of his daughter, Hollie in 2014.
He is held in high regard as a keynote motivational speaker and speaks regularly at conferences and training events across the UK. He has been involved in numerous documentaries which tell Hollie’s story and highlight the work of The Hollie Gazzard Trust.
In 2021 Nick was given the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award for his work in safeguarding in the community. Nick was also awarded an OBE for service to tackling violence against women in the King’s 2025 New Year’s Honours.