Advisors
The Nikel team includes investors, principals and advisors, most of who have had careers leading, managing and coaching their own teams. We offer our management teams our experience, intellectual capital and financial resources. Together, we work through challenges to create successful businesses.
Ray Ford served as the President of Rostra Precision Controls, a manufacturer of automotive components and aerospace and commercial control and pressure relief valves. Previously, he was the COO of Century Brass, a manufacturer of pneumatic controls and assemblies serving the aerospace industry. Mr. Ford is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Malcolm L. Heins has acted as the Chief Executive Officer of The Law Society of Upper Canada, since August 2001. Previously, Mr. Heins was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company. Mr. Heins is a graduate of the Dalhousie Law School. Mr. Heins is a member of The Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association.
John Lloyd served as the CFO of Gibraltar Packaging, a manufacturer of flexible packaging products and corrugated containers. Previously, he served as Vice President of Finance and Business Development for the Health Care Division of BOC Group, plc and Vice President of Finance of Thomas Tilling, Inc. He began his career as a Senior Auditor for Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. Mr. Lloyd holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from King's College, London, England. He is a Chartered Accountant.
