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A strategic, innovative, and results-driven investment leader, Gareth Nicholson is the Group Chief Investment Officer at Nomura International Wealth Management, overseeing investment teams across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving performance, and integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance investment outcomes.
Gareth has built and led top-tier teams, fostering a high-performance culture that blends institutional rigor with entrepreneurial agility. Under his leadership, DPM AUM has grown 18x, Managed Investments has achieved triple-digit revenue growth, and AI-driven quantitative strategies have transformed portfolio management. He is a recognized industry expert, frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, and CNA, and produces market-leading insights for a global audience of investors.
Beyond finance, Gareth is a passionate mentor and advocate for impact-driven leadership. He has led charity initiatives across Cambodia, India, and Nepal, raising $250,000+ and organizing 90+ participants in corporate giving programs. His leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, continuous innovation, and delivering meaningful value—whether through investment excellence, talent development, or philanthropy.
Driven by a vision for the future of investment management, Gareth combines deep market expertise with a tech-forward approach, ensuring that clients, teams, and stakeholders are always ahead of the curve. 
Solutions Architect based in Singapore. A creative problem solver that is always ready for the next big challenge.
Past experience in e-commerce and banking digital transformation projects as a Solutions Architect (Enterprise Architecture team) and Lead Software Engineer within the consulting and financial industries respectively.
Technology stack: MongoDB, Java Springboot, Python FastAPI, React.JS, React Native, SQL Express, AWS, Linux, etc
Outside of work, you can find me working on Techractive, a non profit organisation looking to build a community of technologists in Singapore, and across the globe. I also love exploring new technologies, or just going on food hunts around Singapore looking for the best kaya toast.