Nicola Rylett-Jones

Nicola Rylett-Jones is a energetic business leader and consultant with a proven track record in leadership, cultural transformation, and strategic change. Her 25-year career spans a diverse range of sectors, including education, healthcare, charity, recruitment, technology, energy, and publishing.

Holding multiple board-level positions, Nicola currently serves as Chair of ABE—an international qualifications organisation—Non-Executive Director of a FinTech start-up, Governor of a Primary School, and Director of two other companies including Women Angels of Wales. Her previous leadership roles include Trustee and Deputy Chair of The Institute of Leadership and Non-Executive Director of Swim Wales.

Dedicated to driving growth and innovation, Nicola advises SMEs and start-ups through the Business Wales Accelerator Growth Programme, guiding founders and senior teams on strategy, leadership, and sustainable expansion. Her expertise lies in business transformation, revenue growth, operational efficiency, and team empowerment.

Committed to developing future leaders, she channels her passion for education and community through her governance work, championing skills development and leadership confidence in the next generation.