Abyss is an international trade and export consultancy that helps architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms grow their businesses globally.
Founded in 2012 by Richard Nelson, after 20+ years doing international strategy and development for several major practices, we have worked with over a dozen AEC firms to date, helping them internationalise and grow their businesses.
From first principles, we guide clients through our proven methodologies toward achieving their international growth objectives.
It sounds simple, but it is definitely not easy – otherwise everyone would be doing it!
Meet the Team
Richard Nelson, Founder & Managing Director
After 20 years of running around the world selling services for architecture, engineering and construction firms, Richard decided to establish his own independent consultancy to share his expertise.
Since founding Abyss in 2012, he has helped numerous AEC firms develop and implement successful international growth plans, working in over 80 countries along the way.
Richard is also Chair of the Institute of Directors Property & Built Environment Group, Advisory Board Member to UKREiiF and USREiiF, and a member of the Urban Land Institute.
View his full profile on LinkedIn.
Photo by Tash Busta Photography
Jo Walker, Client Relations
Meticulous attention to detail. Highly organised. Totally reliable.
Jo’s background in event planning and management for large corporate events, human resource management and training & development have enabled her to keep the trains running on time at Abyss since 2017.
Our clients and contacts often comment on how effective and thorough Jo is, and she is a delight to work with.
The Name
“Man looks in the abyss, there’s nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character. And that is what keeps him out of the abyss.”
