Biography
Appointed
May 2023
Experience
Andrew joined the Board in May 2023. Andrew brings a wealth of listed company experience to the Board and its Committees. He is currently the Senior Independent Director at Ocado Group plc, where he is also chair of the Remuneration Committee and designated Non-Executive Director for engagement with the workforce. Andrew is also a managing partner at consumer brand investment firm Freston Ventures.
Andrew built his executive career over more than two decades at Carphone Warehouse, where he served as Chief Executive and Chair. As a member of the early founding team, he drove the growth and international expansion of Carphone Warehouse from a small, privately owned retailer to established market leader and FTSE constituent, subsequently leading the merger of the business with Dixons in 2014, where he was Deputy Chief Executive.
Andrew has a BA (Hons) in Management Studies from the University of Leeds.
Other appointments
Senior Independent Director at Ocado Group plc, Chair at WhoCanFixMyCar.com Ltd, Chair at Strike Limited, Chair at Chicken Shop (Chik'n Ltd), Designated Member of Freston Ventures Investments LLP, Director at Smiles and Smiles Holding Limited, Chair of Trustees at The Mix.
Favourite pair of Docs
"2976 CRAZY HORSE BROWN"