Nicola Porter-Smith

Nicola Porter-Smith is a dedicated and motivated HR, Recruitment, Training, and Benefits Director with a strong track record of achieving exceptional results through successful project deliveries.

Currently, Nicola is serving as the Human Resources Director responsible for overseeing the HR operations in the US and UK at Tough Mudder.

Her professional journey includes spearheading significant recruitment and training projects for renowned international events like the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, showcasing her leadership and project management skills.

With a focus on building strong teams, Nicola is recognized as an inspirational leader with excellent communication abilities and a results-driven mindset.

Her expertise spans across recruitment, HR management, training, leadership, employee engagement, and payroll and benefits administration, all delivered with a positive and enthusiastic approach.

Nicola's educational background includes studying A levels at Solihull School, GCSEs at Saint Martin's Girls School, achieving a 2:1 at The University of Manchester, and further studies at Solihull College.

She has held key roles in various organizations such as TroopHR as a Founding Member, Senior Director of People and Director of People Operations at Kickstarter, and multiple HR-related positions at Tough Mudder Inc, Retail Events Brasil Ltd, Venue Retail Holdings Ltd, The Retail People, and Ernst & Young.

Her diverse experience, coupled with her strong project management skills, exceptional communication, and team-building abilities, positions her as a sought-after professional in the fields of HR, recruitment, and training.