Clarity to drive effective
business outcomes
NDAS helps organisations bring sharper thinking, stronger alignment and clearer direction to the moments that matter most.
Where Brand, Culture, Communications and Marketing Connect
From large private organisations and semi-state bodies to B2B firms targeting high-value audiences, NDAS provides senior advisory support across brand, culture, communications and marketing strategy.
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The focus is simple. Helping organisations cut through complexity, align people and priorities, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and commercial focus.
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Whether the challenge is growth, change, repositioning or internal alignment, NDAS brings experienced counsel and tailored support shaped around your strategic objectives. And then actually implement it.
Our Clients
We are trusted by organisations across professional services, healthcare, energy, architecture and design, property, financial services and the public interest space.
Acute commercial and marketing acumen
Nicky is a rare blend of wisdom, wit and commercial acumen, with an instinctive ability to bring out the best in people. A respected Effie juror and one of Ireland’s leading marketing effectiveness experts, he is a trusted ally, adviser and mentor.
Charley Stoney, CEO of European Association of Communication Agencies, (EACA) IAPI
Experienced, straightforward and a pleasure to work with
Nicky understood us from the outset, bringing experience, clarity and practical direction to sharpen our brand and marketing ambition, while always being straightforward and a pleasure to work with.
David Petrherbridge, Managing Director of RKD
Clarity and strategic direction
I have said the same thing to a number of clients and friends in recent months who ask me how we nailed the whole Fordel brand, marketing and communication piece: “If you're looking to do the same, meet Nicky Doran”.
Stephen Felle, CEO of Fordel
Dependable and recommended
Measured, straightforward and dependable. I would be very happy to recommend NDAS to any organisation seeking senior advisory support across brand, communications, culture and marketing strategy.
Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Joint CEO of Exemplar
Commercial, practical, creative
Nicky is commercial, practical, creative and enjoyable to work with. He focuses on the practicalities of business and recognises the crucial role people play in success.
Ray Bowe, CEO of Xcentuate
Strategic, tactical and critical
Nicky is very insightful and grounded, his grasp of the subject matter is instant, and I find his guidance and perspective invaluable and refreshing; there is always a smile along the way. Speaking personally, I think we have both benefited from our meetings.
Conor McDaid
Retail Business Manager at Dundrum Town Centre
A trusted partner who delivers
Nicky and NDAS cut through unnecessary complexity and focus on the job at hand. His advice and outputs are clear, practical, and focused on what we need in Lanthorn.
David Goddard, CEO of Lanthorn
Unique, creative, and passionate
Nicky is a unique, creative and passionate leader and marketeer, combining sharp commercial instinct with a data-driven approach to deliver world-class, award-winning results.