Nicholas Brown FCA

CFO GSK Turkiye : CFO with strong track record of leading business change and transformations, Recognized for a pragmatic, “can-do” approach to energize organizations. and building high-performance teams.

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Experienced CFO with a strong track record of leading business change and transformation, recovery, and growth in complex, highly regulated international markets. Proven ability to restore competitive performance, resolve legacy issues, and drive sustainable topline growth and profitability through disciplined investment and strategic focus. Trusted partner to senior stakeholders, recognised for my pragmatic, “can-do” approach and ability to influence and energize organizations. Experienced in leading large, multicultural teams and building high-performance cultures with a strong focus on talent development. Combines deep end-to-end finance expertise with robust risk management and a passion for simplification, delivering impactful change across finance operating models, processes, and global organisation. Core Capabilities: · Commercial & Strategic Acumen · Growth & Investment Focus · Financial Controllership & Governance · Financial Planning & Forecasting · Data-Driven Decision Making & AI Automation · Stakeholder Partnership · Leadership of Large, Diverse Teams · Change Management & Transformation Leadership · End-to-End Finance Expertise · Process Simplification & Efficiency · Risk Management & Controls · Talent Development · Culture & Team Building

Experience

  • GSK (14 yrs 2 mos)
    • CFO GSK Türkiye
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      As part of the Turkish Leadership team, I am here to support and provide Financial direction and Strategy to support the growth of the Turkish business. Provide Financial oversight and partnering and also ensure we are maxising our patient impact of a existing and innovative launches.

    • Interim General Manager Turkiye
      Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 · 7 mos

    • CFO Korea
      Sep 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs

      As part of the Korean Leadership, I lead the Finance team locally to support the growth of the Commercial business. Alongside this I am accountable for the delivery of the core Financial Accounting, planning & Forecasting activities which are supported by the APAC Finance hub in KL.

  • Assistant Manager at KPMG UK
    Dec 2009 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Audit Senior at Hazlems Fenton
    Apr 2004 - Dec 2009 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Finance Assistant- Coda project at Baring Asset Management
    2003 - 2004 · 1 yr