Nicholas Rapp Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Australia

Australia

I bring deep and cross-discipline strategic expertise having worked as a leader client-side in the finance sector, led a global business management consultancy, managed a manufacturing company in Milan and worked for different international design firms. As Founder of Rappar, I work in the intersection of people, workplace culture, new ways of working, circular design, regenerative sustainability and business strategies to create a memorable user experience and brand advocacy. I do this… Show more I bring deep and cross-discipline strategic expertise having worked as a leader client-side in the finance sector, led a global business management consultancy, managed a manufacturing company in Milan and worked for different international design firms. As Founder of Rappar, I work in the intersection of people, workplace culture, new ways of working, circular design, regenerative sustainability and business strategies to create a memorable user experience and brand advocacy. I do this through improving the physical design of places, spaces, buildings and products. All my work is led by user research and smart strategy which translates to a meaningful, inclusive and flourishing difference in how people live, work and create the future, today.I offer:• Aspirational, purpose, brand and strategic briefing guidance• Cultural, business performance and financial feasibility advice• Places, spaces and building strategic design audits• Environmental impact audits• Circular design and creative peer reviews• Employee attitude change audits• Operational growth opportunity frameworksMy passion is working across different industries and sectors including not-for-profits and environmental agencies, technology companies, cultural organisations and manufacturers.My clients are committed to living and breathing their sustainability goals by placing the environment, health, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion at the heart of what they do.Selected clients & projects include:• Investor Group for Climate Change, Australia • AMP Financial Services, Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney, Australia• AMP Financial Services, 1MQ, Melbourne, Australia• AMP Financial Services, Real Estate Portfolio, Australia• ANZ Bank, Australia and India• Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices, Australia • Credit Suisse, Global, UK and Brazil• Accenture, UK and Global• Adobe, UK and Global • Unilever, Global• Pfizer, UK Show less

Australia

Australia

As a strategic leader, I helped create and deliver a cultural transformation over a decade that put people, customers and wellbeing at the heart of AMP’s Workplace design. A design vision that breathed new life into AMP, and reimagined the purpose of the Workplace by deeply exploring the principles of why, where and how people desired to work. It educated an entire organisation, changed how people think, increased choice, improved business outcomes, optimised costs, and ensured a legacy for… Show more As a strategic leader, I helped create and deliver a cultural transformation over a decade that put people, customers and wellbeing at the heart of AMP’s Workplace design. A design vision that breathed new life into AMP, and reimagined the purpose of the Workplace by deeply exploring the principles of why, where and how people desired to work. It educated an entire organisation, changed how people think, increased choice, improved business outcomes, optimised costs, and ensured a legacy for AMP’s brand and future generation As a trusted advisor and thought leader, I gained credibility with the CEO, CIO, CPCO and executive layer by demonstrating the value of strategic Workplace design and how it benefited business outcomes, its culture and people. I established a clear design philosophy that was principle based, informed through research, organisationally aligned, and in continuous evolution. I introduced design thought leadership across Accommodation, Workplace, Environmental & Wellbeing, Cultural, Change, and Technology strategies. I become a respected advisor across the organisation where I presented the evolving strategies and design that in service of advocacy and performance were a tangible manifestation of AMP’s people, brand, culture and spirit As a change agent and business leader, I helped transform AMP’s Workspace property team into a more strategic thinking team with a broader and deeper capability base. I introduced new processes and formed effective relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders resulting in improved outcomes. I sourced new local and international partners who brought design diversity, value, quality, and longevity which uplifted the team’s capability and delivery. As a creative leader, I ensured design integrity, excellence and quality was successfully achieved. I managed design project budgets from thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions whilst delivering many new AMP Workplaces across Australia Show less

Australia

Australia

At DEGW (now Strategy+ at AECOM) we helped clients with cultural transformations by capitalising on the relationship between peoples needs, design, technology and organisational performanceI enjoyed working for a globally recognised research and strategic-thinking firm. My enthusiasm, curiosity, broad cultural insights, and intuition to make the complex simple touched many projects and initiatives across the global offices which ultimately provided a better outcome to our clients and… Show more At DEGW (now Strategy+ at AECOM) we helped clients with cultural transformations by capitalising on the relationship between peoples needs, design, technology and organisational performanceI enjoyed working for a globally recognised research and strategic-thinking firm. My enthusiasm, curiosity, broad cultural insights, and intuition to make the complex simple touched many projects and initiatives across the global offices which ultimately provided a better outcome to our clients and partners. Our work informed the design and creation of spaces across workplaces, schools and universities, and public spacesIn my role as Head of DEGW Australia & NZ I brought an open mindset that appreciated the value, energy and character each person brought to the table. It was one of the most financially profitable businesses at that time, alongside being regarded as one of the most progressive and exciting to be part ofWith the proven ability to retain, connect and calmly bring information and insights all together in a song at the right moment, I was regularly presenting to small and large groups within the organisations I worked with. This ranged from painting the big picture of the vision and aspirations, articulating strategies that made strong commercial and business sense, walking through research findings in easy non-technical language, bringing to life key human-centred design principles, and setting appropriate levels of expectation to new ways of working and change Show less

Australia & Uk

I was recognised as autonomous, resourceful and proactive with the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment. I managed multiple complex projects simultaneously to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of strategic thinking and getting the job doneI enjoyed building strong and respectful relationships with clients, and in turn they trusted me to engage with a wide range of senior stakeholders, teams and individuals to understand the nature of the organisation, help define… Show more I was recognised as autonomous, resourceful and proactive with the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment. I managed multiple complex projects simultaneously to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of strategic thinking and getting the job doneI enjoyed building strong and respectful relationships with clients, and in turn they trusted me to engage with a wide range of senior stakeholders, teams and individuals to understand the nature of the organisation, help define aspirational visions that would help shape cultural transformation, inform accommodation, workplace and change management strategies, and create strategic guidelines and functional design briefs.I managed the DEGW global innovation group and global webinars that focused on increasing connectivity across the firm, sharing new ideas, exploring thought leadership, and project insights. My expertise helped with the development of the DEGW global knowledge hub, a portal with exemplar pieces of work across the practice to help share and build knowledge. Show less

Milan, Italy

A bespoke company specialised in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke made interior design products, and high-specification ballistic and security solutions for the residential, retail, hotel and commercial sectors. Specific roles and accountabilities included:Improved customer value and product innovation through increased creativity and efficiency in the business cycle- I established more sophisticated and quality products. Driven by understanding key customer… Show more A bespoke company specialised in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke made interior design products, and high-specification ballistic and security solutions for the residential, retail, hotel and commercial sectors. Specific roles and accountabilities included:Improved customer value and product innovation through increased creativity and efficiency in the business cycle- I established more sophisticated and quality products. Driven by understanding key customer requirements, design innovation, the further technical education and management of the employees, and further improvements to the manufacturing process- I developed personalised one-off design projects in tandem with private clients offering suitable technical and creative solutions which take into account the desired experience, functionality, cost and aesthetical importanceModernisation of the company and innovative approaches included:- Expansion through broadening the company’s range of services, quality of products, and target markets- Increasing the company profile through forging new links with architects, suppliers and the media- Manufacturing and IT upgrade, including the implementation of a customised CRM platformManagement of all day to day aspects and administration of the business, such as:- Business development, financial budgeting for projects, and cash flow of the business- Briefing, managing and improving employee performance during production and installations- Coordinating suppliers, orders and payments alongside stock and warehouse control Show less

Milan, Italy

Part of a multi-lingual team delivering innovative human-centred design solutions, user experiences and strategic futuristic scenarios with clients, such as: Salomon, Tetrapak, Motorola, Lego, Mandarina Duck, Panasonic and EpsonTrusted with managing key clients, projects and decision-making during the design development processResponsible for project planning and resourcing, formulating design proposals, tracking financial budgets and delivering client presentations and pitches

Milan, Italy

Reliable team member with Continuum Innovation, a leading international design consultancyActively involved in a wide range of human-centred design projects as well as liaising with key clientsI focused on user research, market analysis and imagination as the springboard for ideas and innovation in the following areas: sports gear, medical products for diabetics, hospital equipment and technology products

1St Class Bachelor Of Arts Degree With Honours (Rca). Product & Furniture Design

Awarded by the Royal College of Arts, London

Bachelor Of Arts. Product Design

Winner of an Erasmus scholarship

Btec Diploma With Merit. Foundations Studies In Art & Design

Education record