Andy has worked within defence environment, as both an engineer and as a portfolio manager, for over thirty years. He has a deep specialism in procurement and innovative approaches to delivery and, at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, worked as a senior PM for the UKs Vaccine Task Force, playing a key role in providing vaccine for both the UK and Internationally with donations through Covax. Returning to the MOD in March 2022, Andy joined the Future Capability Group(FCG) in DE&S, leading the Army and Navy Portfolios; he also has responsibility for all procurements of UAS in support of a partner force.

The FCG exists, and has a focus, to explore new capabilities with Front-Line Commands so that they can be evaluated and, where appropriate, exploited at scale. Increasingly, projects are ‘Agile By Default’ to deliver early operational advantage. The Group works closely with its core customer, DSTL and central MOD areas such as the DIU and DASA. Throughout his career Andy has been a passionate advocate of delivering Operational Advantage through a better application of strategic thinking on innovation, inclusive cultures and sustainability.

Having played rugby from a young age Andy remains a committed supporter of the game and his local club. He enjoys life in Dorset with his wife and has two grown up daughters.