About Nicholas
Nicholas Igneri
Fractional Chief Learning Officer
The Proper Group Executive
Nicholas Igneri is a seasoned learning strategist, product innovator, and workforce readiness architect with over 20 years of experience helping organizations align capability with strategy and deliver measurable business impact.
As a Fractional Chief Learning Officer, Nicholas partners with startups, scale-ups, and legacy organizations—spanning sectors such as finance, tech/SaaS, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and consumer goods—to design learning ecosystems, launch high-impact certifications, and modernize delivery operations at scale.
Nicholas’s career includes leading multi-million-dollar learning portfolios, building global delivery models serving 60K+ learners annually, and launching market-first products like AI readiness assessments and societal impact leadership competency frameworks. His work has generated millions in new revenue, strengthened market position, and closed critical skills gaps for organizations worldwide.
Known for his ability to navigate high-stakes transformations, Nicholas excels in complex, cross-functional environments—aligning learning strategy with operational goals, market demands, and cultural priorities. Whether modernizing learning during a global crisis, expanding into new markets, or implementing scalable digital platforms, he delivers solutions that blend innovation with execution.
At The Proper Group, Nicholas leads fractional CLO engagements, supports workforce readiness initiatives, and contributes to the firm’s intellectual property in learning design, AI adoption, and competency development—helping organizations prepare for the future of work.
Nicholas lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and serves clients nationally and globally. Outside of work, he is passionate about advancing professional learning communities and exploring emerging technologies that enhance learning impact.
Comprehensive Offerings:
Learning & Workforce Strategy
- Learning ecosystem design aligned to business priorities
- Workforce readiness frameworks and competency modeling
- Certification program development and launch strategy
- AI readiness diagnostics and digital transformation roadmaps
Global Learning Operations
- Scalable delivery models for in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning
- Portfolio modernization during change or crisis
- Multi-million-dollar P&L and budget management
- Vendor and platform selection for maximum reach and ROI
Fractional Executive Leadership
- Fractional Chief Learning Officer (CLO) engagements
- Executive coaching for learning, HR, and operations leaders
- Cross-functional leadership to align learning with organizational strategy
- Interim leadership for learning transformation or turnaround periods
Product Development & Market Expansion
- Market-driven product ideation and go-to-market planning
- Strategic partnerships for growth and reach
- Monetization strategies for learning products and services
- Measurement systems to track learning impact and ROI
📍 Based in St. Petersburg, FL — serving clients nationally
🗓 Book a complimentary consultation
📧 hello@thepropergroup.com