Nick Anderson

Nick Anderson serves as the Chief Executive Officer of OneAccord, bringing an exciting and strategic vision to the forefront of the firm. He is the author of “Six-Word Lessons for Middle Managers,” and founder of Chosen Leader, a platform dedicated to the evolution of leadership skills across various sectors.

A seasoned banker, Nick’s 25-year tenure in the industry was marked by progressive leadership roles, including Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Team Leader, Managing Director of Treasury Management and Payment Solutions, and Head of Retail Banking and Marketing. His industry-wide acknowledgment as a ‘Rising Star’ by the Independent Community Bankers Association and a place on the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list are testaments to his influential presence in the financial sector.

Nick’s educational credentials include a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Leadership from Seattle University and graduation from the Pacific Coast Banking School. His role as a thought leader in the community has been reinforced by his participation on the boards of several non-profit sector organizations and his involvement in Leadership Tomorrow, a premier civic-leadership program in Seattle.

As an entrepreneur, Nick founded Eighth Avenue Advisors, a firm that exemplified his dedication to innovative business strategies and growth. In 2024, Eighth Avenue Advisors integrated into OneAccord, marking a significant expansion of the company’s capabilities and reinforcing its position as a leader in transformative business consultancy.

Looking to the future, Nick is focused on steering OneAccord through an era of unprecedented growth, leveraging his expertise in strategic planning, team development, and operational excellence. His forward-thinking approach is set to drive the company’s vision of building value based on core values, ensuring that OneAccord remains synonymous with truth, compassion, and service in the business community.