Nigel is the Acting Manager Regional Operations, Regional Development Victoria – Barwon South West.

Nigel relocated from Melbourne to the region in 2010 to start a new role with Regional Development Victoria in Warrnambool. Prior to that, Nigel commenced his career with the State Government in March 1999 in the Department of State Development and since then has had a range of roles focusing on business and community development in areas such policy, sector development, trade fairs and missions, managing the Middle East export program and, more recently, regional development projects across the Great South Coast. Nigel lives in Port Fairy and is active in a range of community sports including basketball, football, cricket, soccer and tennis.