Nik took over as the General Manager of Slingshot International in February 2026. Before taking on this position, he was the UK and European lead for Lockheed Martin Space, responsible for the growth of the business in the region. He was also a member of the Lockheed Martin UK Executive Leadership team and was a member of the Board. Prior to that Nik served in the Royal Air Force which included time as a spacecraft operations officer as well tours in operations, acquisition, policy and defence engagement.