Nick Pollard

Managing Director, APAC, CAIA Association

Nick Pollard is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of international finance experience in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Currently, he is helping drive CAIA Association’s expansion in this key market, leveraging his expertise in business development and his passion for training the next generation of finance professionals. Nick’s career includes a successful seven-year tenure as Managing Director for the CFA Institute in APAC, where he worked closely with institutional partners, employers, universities, and regulators.

Prior to joining the CFA Institute, Nick held senior leadership roles at The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Coutts Asia division, where he served as CEO, and later, as Head of International Learning and Professional Development for Coutts International. His career began with NatWest Group where he honed his skills in marketing and talent development.

Nick has lived and worked in the APAC region for nearly two decades, positioning him at the forefront of the region’s economic and demographic shifts. His deep understanding of the growing demand for private capital investments—particularly in infrastructure, real assets, private equity, venture capital, and private credit—makes him an invaluable asset to CAIA’s efforts in APAC. He holds a B.A. from University College, London.