Rick Nicholson
Vice President of Research, Energy Insights

Rick Nicholson, with more than twenty years of experience in information technology in the energy industry, leads Energy Insights, one of IDC’s industry research companies.

In this role, Mr. Nicholson is responsible for the company’s research-based advisory and consulting offerings, which provide full coverage of the energy industry value chain including both utilities and oil & gas segments. Mr. Nicholson's experience has given him a thorough understanding of market dynamics, business strategies and processes, and technology solutions. He is a recognized and highly respected expert in the alignment of business and technology strategies and the successful deployment of technology to enable business process improvement.

Mr. Nicholson has worked with clients in North America, Europe and Asia. His previous experience includes positions with research, consulting, and technology firms where he was responsible for sales, marketing, and delivery activities across various markets including utilities, communications, public sector, and earth resources.

Mr. Nicholson has been a contributing writer to a variety of energy industry publications including Platt’s Energy Business and Technology, Public Utilities Fortnightly and Pennwell’s Utility Automation. He has also been a regular speaker at industry conferences and has been interviewed on national television news programs. Rick holds BA and MA degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo.