John Nichols Launches New Vistage Group in the Seattle Market

San Diego, September 23, 2011 – Vistage Chair John Nichols has recently launched a new Chief Executive group in Seattle.  Nichols’ new Vistage group will meet monthly to discuss business issues, share expertise, and provide one another confidential help in critical situations.   Nichols is one of nearly 400 Vistage Chairs who lead local area groups, which total more than 15,000 members in 15 countries.

Vistage Best Practice Chair Dwight Frindt applauded Nichols’ success: “John has been inspiring in his willingness to learn and grow during the often difficult launch process and to continue to share his commitment to contributing to others.  He has been rigorous in his member selection and has put together a very solid new group that is already working together like a seasoned team.”

As a seasoned senior executive coach, John Nichols draws on decades of experience in operational and strategic planning in international marketing, sales management and sales training. He has held executive positions in financial services, risk management, importing and exporting of European products, domestic manufacturing, trade show management and association management. Nichols graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in Business Marketing.

about Vistage International

Founded in 1957, Vistage International , headquartered in San Diego, California, is the world’s leading chief executive organization, serving more than 15,000 members in 15 countries.  Vistage member CEOs participate in chair-led advisory board peer groups, receive one-to-one coaching, learn from expert speakers, and interact among a global network of CEOs representing a broad range of industries.  Its renowned Vistage CEO Confidence Index has been tracking CEO confidence and main street business issues since 2003. 

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