Nichola Walker-Woodard

Head of Legal Affairs

Nichola Walker-Woodard is Red Rocket’s Head of Legal Affairs. She joined our team in 2022 after an exciting and varied journey spanning two decades in law and economic policy. From large corporates both in house and in practice (ENS, Investec Private Bank and Virgin Active) to more niche businesses (HWD Attorneys, Catalogue Shopping) to being appointed the Deputy Consul General for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cape Town, Nichola has accumulated a wealth of diverse legal, commercial and policy expertise.

In her role as Head of Legal Affairs, she provides corporate legal oversight for the Red Rocket Group and is responsible for the business’s corporate governance and risk management. She and her team provide legal support to the Development, Transactions, Asset Management and Project teams in the acquisition, development and management of Red Rocket’s renewable energy projects. She is passionate about developing a legal team that is practical and solutions-driven in their support of the business.

Nichola holds a Business Science (Honours) Degree in Economics and Law, as well as a Bachelor of Laws, and is an Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court.