Sir Nicholas Proctor Goodison (16 May 1934 – 6 July 2021) was a British businessman who was chairman of the London Stock Exchange from 1976 to 1986.

He was an important supporter of the arts and the President of the Furniture History Society (FHS).

[6] He appeared as a castaway on the BBC Radio programme Desert Island Discs on 1 March 1987.

[8] His portrait in oil, by Tom Phillips, is in the Stock Exchange's collection.

[6] A preparatory sketch made in oil on panel in 2006 was acquired from the artist by the Art Fund and is in the Courtauld Gallery.