How we think.
About us
IGU Global helps brands and leaders restore clarity when strategy, culture, and decision-making begin to fracture.
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We work at the intersection of emotion, human behaviour, and commercial reality, where brands stop reacting and start leading with intent.
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Our philosophy is simple:
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Business clarity + emotional precision = lasting impact.
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We are not a traditional consultancy and we don’t operate at arm’s length. We embed inside teams, challenge assumptions, and translate insight into action.
Our work connects how people feel to how businesses perform.
About Nick Gray
Nick Gray is the Founder & CEO of IGU Global and a recognised voice in emotional intelligence, retail strategy, and leadership in the AI era.
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With over 25 years across global brands including Adidas, Nike, Diesel, Sneakerboy, and Westfield, Nick has helped founders, executives, and boards navigate moments of growth, disruption, and reset.
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Nick is:
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25+ years in global retail & brand leadership
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Featured in Inside Retail, podcasts, and global panels
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Recognised by Rethink Retail as a Top Retail Expert & Influencer
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A trusted advisor to founders, leadership teams, and boards
His work is grounded in one belief:​ People, emotion, and meaning sit at the centre of every successful business decision.
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Through IGU Global, Nick partners with ambitious brands to build emotionally intelligent systems that are machine-ready, human-trusted, and culturally relevant.

This document outlines how we think about emotional clarity, trust, and decision-making inside modern brands and why most growth problems are not marketing problems at all.

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