Nigel Gillott retired as Partner and Head of the Worldwide General Insurance Practice at Watson Wyatt LLP in 2006 to pursue his interests in charitable activities. He was instrumental in establishing the Surrey charity, Leatherhead Youth Project, which provides support, activities and training to young people from one of the most socially disadvantaged areas of Surrey.
Having lived in the county all his life, Nigel supports the Foundation as a Vice President, having served his maximum 9 year term as a Trustee.