About us

Epion is a business change consultancy driven by purpose and committed to excellence.

We are here to make a positive impact: on our clients' organisations and their people, on our own team, and on the society we live in.

We hold ourselves to high standards: we work with enthusiasm and deliver with precision.

Epion was established with deep respect for the kind of wisdom not normally found in board rooms. Our story begins with our Scottish founder and a love for the Hebrides. It's a place of wild coastlines, resourceful people and quiet strength.

This is a landscape that teaches people to make the most of what they have; to see value in what others might overlook. Importantly, it requires ambition while being humble. This is what we pursue.

Like the islanders who inspire us, we work with care and imagination. We look closely at what's there before reaching for solutions. Then we know we're building on strengths as we help our clients navigate change.

Great change work starts with great people; and we are very selective about ours. The Epion team is diverse and dedicated, from our core team to our community of more than 50 consultants.

Epion consultants combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery. We have an understanding of how to get things done in large organisations. Our people have a range of career backgrounds and these inform their effective approaches to organisational change. For example, we draw on experience from programme leadership in utilities, to practical delivery in sectors like transport or heavy infrastructure.

What unites us is thoughtfulness, curiosity, and an enthusiasm to work together and make a positive impact.

From the boardroom to the front line, our people lean in to high-functioning client relationships. Epion consultants get to the heart of the matter with speed.

We meet our clients' people where they are, both figuratively and literally - visiting a site at 3am for example, if that's the best way to connect with the people affected by change.

Among our consultant community you’ll find project change managers, communications experts, learning consultants, creatives, trainers, programme leaders, copywriters, user testing specialists and video and animation producers.

Each has a passion for their own subject matter; and they share the collaborative nature that turns knowledge into brilliant, people-centred solutions.

But that's not all. While we expect our associates to deliver results, we love that they bring joy along the way too. So we make it a priority to keep our people happy and well.

That's why we take our second rule of engagement seriously: we only position our consultants where they can thrive. To us, that means purposeful engagements where our teams are respected and can do their best work. This way, our clients will benefit most.

At the heart of it all is our core Epion team. They hold the centre, setting the tone, shaping direction, and supporting our network to deliver excellent work for our clients.

Founder

Nick has built his career earning the trust of clients and colleagues alike. He has led global and national consulting practices, including senior roles with the Big Four and specialist firms, bringing a rare mix of strategic vision and hands-on delivery. Our clients value his thoughtful approach and commitment to excellence. Meanwhile, everyone appreciates Nick's people-first mindset: he makes sure of his team's wellbeing alongside the success of their change programmes.

Director

Strategic thinker Ruth helps Epion grow in strength and reputation. She has C-suite leadership experience and a talent for building win-win partnerships. She’s led major change programmes across large corporates, local government, and SMEs, always bringing empathy to brilliance. Ruth is also deeply committed to sustainability, driving Epion’s carbon footprint ever smaller year after year.

People Director

Frances is a leader in people and change, with experience in both consulting and client-side roles. She speaks several languages and brings this passion to her work through a natural appreciation of different workplace cultures. When Frances leads adoption programmes, she makes change feel positive and lasting. Clients value her skill in managing stakeholders and building alignment, because it’s this confidence, patience, and care that really embeds new ways of working.

Creative Director

Nadia brings creative vision to making change clear, engaging and special. She believes change is easier to embrace when it’s memorable and easy to understand, and she works to spark those “Ah, I get it” moments for the people at the heart of our programmes. With a background in marketing, communications and design, Nadia has worked both client-side and in consultancy, developing approaches that resonate with different audiences and bring teams together around shared ideas.