Nippin is a former master mariner with a master’s degree in economics, a PhD in Social Sciences and Anthropology and a desire for life-long learning in the wider disciplines of humanities, social psychology and philosophy. After a near collision at sea, he took up a passion for investigating accidents and helping leaders understand the importance of perspective in human failures.

As a former subject matter expert at DNV, Nippin also developed an interest in making compliance meaningful for achieving business goals. Founder of Novellus Solutions Ltd. in London, he is the author of two books, host of the podcast Embracing Differences. Nippin blogs regularly, and is recognised both in the research community and across safety critical industries for his ability to make research accessible to businesses and people at work.