Nigel

Education, SAS UK/Ireland

Our SAS customers keep Nigel on his toes – literally! You’ll find him most weeks traveling across the UK and Ireland to help them solve their problems and keeping them engaged with our Learning and Development services.

And talking with our customers is his favorite part of the job, “They’re so enthusiastic about how they’re using our software. I’m always curious about how our customers learn and apply their SAS skills – this sometimes drives weird and wacky conversations with our Workforce Transformation team about how we can engage learners and make acquiring new skills faster and more fun!”

As a life-long learner himself, Nigel is the perfect example of what it means to bring passion to everything he does. He learns something new every day and enjoys supporting others in their learning and development too.

He also helped create the “Be the Best” Diversity and Inclusion Program in our UK and Ireland offices. “I’m a member of our PRIDE employee network. And I was surprised when a colleague told me they struggled coming out as LGBT at work. We strive to create an inclusive culture for employees to be their authentic selves, which is why we created the program.”

When the PRIDE group was launched, he jumped at the chance to join, “The mission of the group is to provide a safe and welcoming network for LGBTQ+ employees and allies in support of equality and inclusion.”

And he continues the mission of supporting equality and inclusion outside of work as well. He volunteers at least once a week as a listening volunteer with the charity Samaritans that provides emotional support for people going through a difficult time or struggling with suicidal thoughts.

“It’s taught me how to really listen, and to not be afraid of difficult conversations. It also makes me thankful for the love and support I have from my family and friends and appreciate how great of an employer SAS is!”

When Nigel’s not traveling to visit customers, he’s still on the road traveling the world with his husband. In just the past 6 months, they’ve been to Egypt to see the Sphinx, Porto, and Nice! What’s on the horizon? Budapest is next on their bucket list!