Nick Nelson

Nick Nelson leads Edelman’s Austin office, where he focuses on setting the vision, culture, and strategic direction for the market while supporting teams and clients through moments of growth and change. He works closely with teams across the firm to create clarity, strengthen collaboration, and ensure Austin continues to show up as a connected, high-performing market within Edelman.

In addition to his role as Austin market lead, Nick serves as Global Sustainability Lead for Samsung MX, partnering with teams across regions to help guide the brand’s sustainability narrative and long-term engagement strategy. He is also Edelman’s global lead for SXSW, shaping the firm’s presence, programming, and client engagement around one of the world’s most influential platforms at the intersection of technology, culture, and creativity. ​

Across these roles, Nick is committed to building environments where people feel trusted, supported, and challenged to do their best work. He is deeply invested in the Austin ecosystem and takes great pride in representing the incredible Edelman ATX team.