Eric Nicoli
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Eric Luciano Nicoli, CBE
(born August 5, 1950) was CEO of EMI
Group plc between January 12, 2007 and August 2007, having previously been Executive Chairman of the group since July 1999.
In addition to his position at EMI
, Nicoli has previously been Group Chief Executive of United Biscuits (Holdings) plc (1991 - 1999) and Non-Executive Chairman of HMV Group plc, The Tussauds Group
Ltd and Vue
Entertainment Ltd
from King's College London
.
In July 2003, he received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Brunel University
for his outstanding service to the local community.
In 2006, he received the CBE for services to the music industry.
(previously owned by Rowntree Mackintosh), Nicoli spotted a gap in the market and filled it with two chocolate bars that have since become bestsellers: the Lion Bar
and Yorkie
From Rowntree’s Nicoli joined the multinational food manufacturer United Biscuits
(UB) in 1980 where he spent the next 9 years progressing through the ranks, with positions including: Marketing Director of UK Biscuits from 1980, Group Business Planning Director from 1984, Managing Director of UB Frozen Foods from 1985, Managing Director of UB Brands from 1986.
In 1989 he became Chief Executive of the company’s European operations before stepping up to be Group Chief Executive in 1991, a role he held until April 1999 when he moved to EMI.
Nicoli first joined EMI
in the capacity of Non-Executive Director in July 1993 and became an Executive Director on May 1, 1999 shortly before being appointed Executive Chairman. He left EMI in August 2007 when the company was sold to private equity group Terra Firma.
Nicoli is currently Chairman of R&R Music Ltd and NS&A Ltd, Senior Partner of Sunningdale Capital LLP, a director of Cogniti Inc and non-executive director of Greencore Group plc.
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
(born August 5, 1950) was CEO of EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
Group plc between January 12, 2007 and August 2007, having previously been Executive Chairman of the group since July 1999.
In addition to his position at EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
, Nicoli has previously been Group Chief Executive of United Biscuits (Holdings) plc (1991 - 1999) and Non-Executive Chairman of HMV Group plc, The Tussauds Group
The Tussauds Group
The Tussauds Group is now part of Merlin Entertainments, the world's second largest leisure group, second only to Disney. It is based in Poole, Dorset from where it manages a portfolio of brands and over 50 attractions including the famous Madame Tussauds waxworks, Legoland Parks, Sealife Centres,...
Ltd and Vue
Vue
Vue or VUE may refer to:Software:* VUE, Hewlett-Packard's Visual User Environment* VUE , a concept mapping tool* E-on Vue, 3D landscape generation software from e-on softwareOther uses:...
Entertainment Ltd
Education and Honours
Nicoli received a BSc degree (First Class Honours) in PhysicsPhysics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
from King's College London
King's College London
King's College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. King's has a claim to being the third oldest university in England, having been founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, and...
.
In July 2003, he received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Brunel University
Brunel University
Brunel University is a public research university located in Uxbridge, London, United Kingdom. The university is named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel....
for his outstanding service to the local community.
In 2006, he received the CBE for services to the music industry.
Career
From 1972, Nicoli spent 27 years in the food manufacturing industry. While working in marketing for the confectionery company Rowntree'sRowntree's
Rowntree's was a confectionery business based in York, England. It is now a historic brand owned by Nestlé, used to market a range of fruit gums and pastilles formerly owned by Rowntree's. Following a merger with John Mackintosh & Co., the Company became known as Rowntree Mackintosh, was listed on...
(previously owned by Rowntree Mackintosh), Nicoli spotted a gap in the market and filled it with two chocolate bars that have since become bestsellers: the Lion Bar
Lion Bar
Lion Bar is a chocolate bar made by Nestlé, previously a Rowntree's product.The Lion Bar was originally designed by chocolatier Alan Norman....
and Yorkie
Yorkie
Yorkie may refer to:*Yorkshire Terrier, a dog breed*Yorkie *Yorkie, the lion mascot for York City F.C.*Yorkie *'Yorkie', a name for someone from York, England or Yorkshire in general...
From Rowntree’s Nicoli joined the multinational food manufacturer United Biscuits
United Biscuits
__FORCETOC__United Biscuits is a British multinational food manufacturer, makers of the BN biscuits, McVitie's biscuits, KP Nuts, Hula Hoops, The Real McCoy's crisps, Phileas Fogg snacks, Jacob's Cream Crackers, and Twiglets...
(UB) in 1980 where he spent the next 9 years progressing through the ranks, with positions including: Marketing Director of UK Biscuits from 1980, Group Business Planning Director from 1984, Managing Director of UB Frozen Foods from 1985, Managing Director of UB Brands from 1986.
In 1989 he became Chief Executive of the company’s European operations before stepping up to be Group Chief Executive in 1991, a role he held until April 1999 when he moved to EMI.
Nicoli first joined EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
in the capacity of Non-Executive Director in July 1993 and became an Executive Director on May 1, 1999 shortly before being appointed Executive Chairman. He left EMI in August 2007 when the company was sold to private equity group Terra Firma.
Nicoli is currently Chairman of R&R Music Ltd and NS&A Ltd, Senior Partner of Sunningdale Capital LLP, a director of Cogniti Inc and non-executive director of Greencore Group plc.