Nico has started his paint career in 1983 as painter, later foreman and project manager for a paint application company where he experienced and mastered the application side of the paint industry. This was followed by a position as manager of the technical service department with a paint manufacturer where the ins and outs of the paint manufacturer side were mastered. From 1998 till present he has been active as paint consultant in both commercial and super yacht industries, only taking on projects for owner side to safeguard his independent position and avoid any possible conflict of interest which may arise from working for other parties in the industry.