Nigel Richardson is the Chief Information and Digitisation Officer (CIDO) at Reckitt, a global health and hygiene company with a portfolio of trusted consumer brands. He leads IT, Digital, and AI, driving technology-enabled transformation to support Reckitt’s purpose of protecting, healing and nurturing in pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.
With over 25 years of experience across IT, digital innovation, and operations, Nigel has a strong track record of delivering scalable, tech-driven solutions in complex global organisations. He began his career as a software engineer in the automotive industry before leading engine manufacturing at Land Rover.
Prior to Reckitt, he held senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, including CIO for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Earlier in his career, he held global and regional technology leadership positions at Mars, supporting R&D and supply chain.
A graduate of the University of Cambridge with a Master’s degree in Engineering, Nigel is passionate about developing digital capabilities, using data to unlock business value, and enabling people to thrive in a connected, fast-changing world.
