Speakers

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. At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, he 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 Innovation group in DE&S, leading the Army and Navy Portfolios. For the last three and a half years he has also had responsibility for all procurements of UAS in support of a partner force.
Under Defence reform FCI has become part of the new UK Defence Innovation organisation and retains 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. 
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.