How an insatiable curiosity propelled Sir Nigel Wilson from a council estate to Canary Wharf’s top job
- Posted on January 6, 2026
- By CNBC
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How an insatiable curiosity propelled Sir Nigel Wilson from a council estate to Canary Wharf’s top job
Canary Wharf Group Chairman Sir Nigel Wilson reflects on how his family values and intellectual curiosity shaped his rise from a council estate to the boardroom, why building consensus and learning from mistakes matters in leadership and how staying true to the common good has guided his toughest decisions.
