Nick Butcher
Founder of Ignition Human Performance, with a background in HR, Learning & Development and Change Management.
Starting his career in the Automotive industry for HWM, the oldest Aston Martin Dealership in the world, Nick has never been far away from things that have four wheels and an engine! Throughout his career he has focused on delivering effective People Strategies that unlock a High-Performance Culture within a business, as well as a number of Change Management Projects for both SME and Multinational Businesses.
He has also developed and delivered Leadership & Teamwork Programmes looking to add an “F1 Attitude” for, amongst others, 3x Formula One World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE’s charity Race Against Dementia. The charity funds postgraduate PHD Scientific Dementia Research Fellows at Universities across the world. This project included collaboration with members from the McLaren and Mercedes Formula 1 teams.
A Chartered Member of the CIPD, with a Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma from Kingston University in International HR Management. In 2022, he also joined the Trustee Board of halow project, a charity co-founded by 1996 Formula One World Champion Damon Hill OBE, who work with young adults with learning disabilities - becoming Chairman in 2024.