Hi Mika!
June 9, 2022
Like the life sciences industry, hockey is an international community. The Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (cardboard cutout above Elliot) is from Stockholm, one of the cities the That's Nice team visited on the Road to 2021.
43 Days in Europe
October 25, 2020
Nigel took 43 days off from the rigors of New York and traveled around Europe to capture a flavor of The Future of Healthcare.
End of the Road
October 22, 2020
We made it! Nigel and Phill celebrate reaching the Mall in London, where they started the trip on Day 1 of the Road to 2021.
Sip from the Bottle
October 22, 2020
Nigel, a little damp from the champagne Phill sprayed at him, has a celebratory sip from what’s left of the bottle.
Cheers!
October 22, 2020
“Here’s to a successful trip” is what we imagine Nigel said in this photo.
Meeting at the Jardin du Luxembourg
October 22, 2020
Nigel met with his old college friend Mina Alessandri in the Jardin du Luxembourg, behind Palais du Luxembourg.
AM Strategy Meeting
October 22, 2020
Early morning strategy meeting with the team at the Dream Hotel, in Paris. This is our last strategy meeting of the trip!
Contemplative Moment
October 21, 2020
Phill and Nigel on a break from the walking tour, contemplating the trip so far, and the fact that tomorrow, it will be over!
Centre Pompidou
October 21, 2020
Nigel, Phill, and Gwenaël in front of the Centre Pompidou (the Pompidou Centre) a very eye-catching modern architectural building that houses modern and contemporary art and exhibitions.
Photo Op Stop
October 21, 2020
The team may have been on the road for 24 days, but they still know a good photo op when they see one!
Meeting With Cenexi
October 21, 2020
Nigel met with Alexis Paul, the Business Development Director at Cenexi, on Île Saint-Louis.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
October 21, 2020
Nigel and Phill in front of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the famous medieval Catholic cathedral that was opened in 1345 and was recently the site of an electrical fire.
Selfie King
October 20, 2020
Nigel really is getting better at selfies - it has only taken 23 days to perfect this talent!
Interview With MPG
October 20, 2020
Nigel interviewed Marc Jacobs, CEO of MPG, Molecular Plasma Group (MPG) just outside Luxembourg City at the Technoport innovator hub in Foetz.
Interview in Luxembourg City’s Municipal Park
October 20, 2020
Nigel spoke with Dr. Anna Chioti, Head of Pharmacy and Medicines at Luxembourg Health Directorate. As it was a nice day, they met outside, at Luxembourg City’s Municipal Park!
Palais Grand-Ducal, Luxembourg City
October 20, 2020
The arch entrance into the Palais Grand-Ducal, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Hospital Spotlight in Luxembourg
October 20, 2020
Hospital spotlight of the day: Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg in Luxembourg City.
The French Flag
October 19, 2020
The French flag, shown on Nigel’s mask later in the day, is the French tricolor of the vertical blue, white, and red stripes.
Lightbulb Moment
October 19, 2020
Nigel practicing his selfie skills, with the lightbulbs he liked in the restaurant.
France Was a Blur!
October 19, 2020
When the team says “France was a blur” they really mean it! Marseille, Lyon, and Mâcon, all in one day.
Shining the Car En Route to Luxembourg
October 19, 2020
Nigel and cameraman Jordi giving the car a shine at one of three fuel stops on the way from Marseille to Luxembourg (supposedly driving in “sports” mode is not good for fuel economy?)
Speaking With an Oncology Nurse in Marseille
October 19, 2020
Margaux André, a local oncology nurse in Marseille, was our early morning interview participant.
At the Marina
October 18, 2020
The team didn’t get to take any boats out of the marina, but they enjoyed getting to look at all of them bobbing on the water.
Interview With Roca Therapeutics
October 18, 2020
Nigel and Gilles Pages from Roca Therapeutics at the Monte Carlo Marina.
The Casino de Monte-Carlo
October 18, 2020
Spotted! The Casino de Monte-Carlo, a gambling and entertainment venue in Monte Carlo, Monaco (also the home of opera and ballet).
Into the Tunnel
October 18, 2020
There are lots of tunnels between Milan, Monte Carlo, and Marseille!
The Perfect Background
October 18, 2020
Now the car is clean, it’s a great prop for a photo for this local!
Milan Cathedral
October 17, 2020
Dedicated to the Nativity of St Mary, the Milan Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan.
Interview at City Life, Milan
October 17, 2020
Nigel interviewed Luca Mantovani at City Life, the new business park and commercial district in Milan, Italy.
Trienello Modern Art Museum
October 17, 2020
Nigel and Phill descending the steps of Trienello Modern Art Museum, both on the phone (not with each other).
City of Milano
October 17, 2020
“Comune di Milano” or the City of Milano, is home to the national stock exchange, high-end restaurants and shops, the Gothic Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral) and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent.
The Peace Arch
October 17, 2020
The Peace Arch, or entrance, on the way into Sempione Park, behind Nigel and Phill.
Shining Minis
October 16, 2020
The cameramen love capturing the Minis in front of any body of water they can find. Here’s a beautiful fountain in the fading light with the shiny chrome Minis.
Münsterplatz
October 16, 2020
The Münsterplatz, the cathedral square located in the center of the city of Basel, Switzerland.
Swiss Flag Spotted
October 16, 2020
Walking around Zürich, the team spotted the Swiss flag flying (matching Nigel’s flag mask perfectly).
Lindenhof Hill
October 16, 2020
Nigel and Oriol Saludes, COO and Co-Founder of Kemiex, at Lindenhof Hill, which had a beautiful view over the river and city.
Hello, Zürich!
October 16, 2020
Nigel and Phill popping out to say, “Hello Zürich!”
Headlights Shining
October 15, 2020
Headlights shining on a rain-soaked chrome Mini.
Chrome Reflection
October 15, 2020
Phill is mesmerized by his own reflection in the Mini again!
Bavarian National Museum
October 15, 2020
The incredible exterior of the Bavarian National Museum in Munich, Germany, a museum of the decorative arts.
Jordi's Croissant
October 15, 2020
Jordi poses with a croissant.
The Eisbach
October 15, 2020
The Eisbach is a man-made river in Germany that flows through a park named Englischer Garten, and a wave has been created in one section. Perfect for river surfing!
Foliage Selfie
October 14, 2020
A selfie with beautiful fall foliage (Nigel’s getting better at taking these!)
Alpine Air
October 14, 2020
Cheers! Jordi and Phill enjoy some local refreshments at the restaurant out in the fresh Alpine air.
Just Add Flowers
October 14, 2020
Even way up in the mountains, the flowers add yet more color to the view.
House With a View
October 14, 2020
Looking for a house with a view? Check!
Interview in Bad Kleinkirchheim
October 14, 2020
Nigel and Jacob Forstnig, head of the tourism board in Bad Kleinkirchheim, take a stroll around the stunning hotel grounds.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
October 13, 2020
Light at the end of the tunnel: the team crossing into the final country of the day, Austria.
Slovenia Invest
October 13, 2020
Nigel met with Jacqueline Stuart of Slovenia Invest and her dog, with the city of Ljubljana spread out behind them.
We See You!
October 13, 2020
The Mini Coopers (and the team, for that matter) get a lot of attention when they’re exploring cities. Eye-catching chrome, and two dedicated cameramen? Not surprising!